Registered Nurse-Triage Cardiothoracic Surgery

Summary

The Shipley Cardiothoracic Center, located in HealthPark Medical Center, is seeking an experienced RN to join their triage team. Three years of RN experience is required for this position and cardiology experience is preferred.

What will this RN do?

• Coordinate and manage patient referrals for the Cardiothoracic Surgery Center.
• Triage and respond to all patient carerelated calls, including preoperative cardiac surgery inquiries.
• Conduct post-discharge follow-up calls to assess patient status, identify symptoms or concerns, and facilitate appropriate clinical intervention.
• Evaluate and prioritize patient symptoms, ensuring timely communication with providers and coordination of care.
• Provide patient education and support throughout the preoperative and postoperative cardiac surgery continuum.

Completes a detailed clinical assessment via telephone to identify the urgency and nature of the patients condition and coordinates the appropriate disposition to receive healthcare. Responsible for utilizing the nursing process and Evidence-Based decision support tools. Makes complex decisions based on nursing assessment, effective listening, critical thinking, advanced assessment and communication skills are essential. In addition to patient triage, the RN will facilitate other care delivery and self-care advice as the situation warrants.

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained

Program of Study

Required/

Preferred

and/or

Bachelor's

Nursing

Preferred

Additional Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required

Area of Experience

Required/

Preferred

and/or

3 Years

Nursing

Required

Additional Requirements

3 years nursing experience in emergency medicine, medical surgical, case management, ICU, urgent care, Outpatient clinics, ambulatory care sites, or physician office experience required. Formal or informal telephone nursing preferred.

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses

Required/

Preferred

and/or

Registered Nurse License

Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations

Required/

Preferred

and/or

BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)

Required

Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification

Preferred