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

Department: LPG Cardiothoracic Surgery

Work Type: Full Time - On Site

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

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 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.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/
Preferredand/orBachelor'sNursingPreferred
Additional Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.
Experience Requirements

Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/or3 YearsNursingRequired
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

LicensesRequired/
Preferredand/orRegistered Nurse LicenseRequired
Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferredand/orBLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)RequiredAmbulatory Care Nurse CertificationPreferred
US:FL:Fort Myers