Cardiothoracic Outpatient Staff RN Ambulatory

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Cardiothoracic Outpatient Staff RN for a full-time day shift. The role supports outpatient care before and after complex cardiothoracic and vascular procedures, coordinating testing, scheduling, and education while collaborating with physicians and staff.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's Degree in Nursing, an active Ohio RN license or compact state license, and BLS certification. Cardiac/vascular experience is highly desired.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Current RN license in Ohio or compact state.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgery scheduling with OR and physicians, obtain prior authorizations.
• Communicate preop instructions to patients and manage multi-department coordination.
• Multitask in a fast-paced ambulatory environment and support triage.
• Ensure patient histories are complete and assist with wound care and vital signs as needed.

Skills

BLS certification

RN license (OH)

Cardiac/Med-Surg/Vascular experience

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

## Cardiothoracic Outpatient Staff RN AmbulatoryApply: RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 27, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): JR157695**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**Job Description Summary: Monday - Friday, No Weekends and No Holidays • 8:30pm - 5:00pm The Cardiothoracic RN role supports a highly specialized outpatient practice caring for patients before and after complex cardiothoracic and vascular procedures. This position partners closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and support staff to ensure patients are fully prepared for their visits and surgeries. The RN plays a key role in coordinating care, supporting clinical workflows, and providing calm, knowledgeable guidance to patients facing major procedures. In this primarily administrative and coordination‐focused role, the RN manages, schedules diagnostic testing, processes orders, and performs phone triage through in‐basket and MyChart communications and prior authorizations. Responsibilities also include reviewing patient histories for completeness, assisting with follow‐up reminders, and supporting limited clinical tasks such as wound care and vital signs when needed. Patients are seen for conditions including open‐heart surgery, lung and esophageal procedures, and ongoing vascular care, offering a wide variety of clinical exposure. This role is ideal for an experienced RN who enjoys a fast‐paced ambulatory environment, excels at multitasking and communication, and values teamwork. The department is known for its highly supportive physicians, approachable nurse practitioners, and a long‐tenured, collaborative team culture. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on complex surgical care while working alongside a dedicated and compassionate team. Provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in diverse health care settings. The RN is accountable for the practice of nursing as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The RN delegates nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) using the criteria written in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. According to department policies and nursing care standards, provides professional nursing care services to patients. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care provided to assigned patients. Job Responsibilities Include: Coordinating surgery scheduling with operating room and physician surgery schedules and obtaining insurance prior authorizations. Communicates surgical prep instructions to patients, blending patient interaction with administration and multi departmental coordination. Multitasking in a fast-paced environment.**Responsibilities And Duties:**30% Assessment/Diagnosis Performs initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessment as applicable to the population and or individual. 30% Outcomes Identification/Planning Based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, documents planned nursing interventions to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs. 20% Implementation/Evaluation Evaluates and documents response to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriately determined intervals; as part of a multidisciplinary team, revises plan of care based on evaluative data. 10% Leadership - Actively participates in process improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. 10% Operations As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time**Minimum Qualifications:**Associate's Degree: NursingBLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing**Additional Job Description:****MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** Cardiac, Med/Surg, Vascular or Surgical experience is highly desired!* Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio and/or Current Registered Nurse license in good standing with a multi-state compact state.* BLS certification**Work Shift:**Day**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**40**Department**CTS Riverside