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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 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 US:FL:Fort Myers
About the role
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.