Registered Nurse-Triage Cardiothoracic Surgery

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

Location: HealthPark Medical Center - 9981 So HealthPark Circle Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: LPG Cardiothoracic Surgery

Work Type: Full Time - On Site

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 AM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $30.27 -$40.86 / hour

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 care-related 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.

Requirements

Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/
Preferredand/orBachelor'sNursingPreferredAdditional Requirements
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.Experience Requirements
Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/or3 YearsNursingRequiredAdditional 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
LicensesRequired/
Preferredand/orRegistered Nurse LicenseRequiredCertifications/Registration Requirements
Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferredand/orBLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)RequiredAmbulatory Care Nurse CertificationPreferred
US:FL:Fort Myers