Cardiothoracic Outpatient Staff RN Ambulatory

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus is seeking a Cardiothoracic/vascular RN to support outpatient procedures. This hands-on role blends coordination, patient education, and clinical tasks in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

You will schedule surgeries, manage preauthorization workflows with physicians and staff, and provide calm guidance to patients facing major procedures while complying with Ohio Nurse Practice Act and BLS requirements.

Qualifications

• Cardiac, Med/Surg, Vascular or Surgical experience highly desired.
• Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio and/or compact state in good standing.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgery scheduling with operating room and physician schedules; obtain prior authorizations.
• Communicate surgical prep instructions to patients; coordinate with multiple departments.
• Multitask in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in process improvement to improve clinical quality and patient satisfaction.
• Act within a High Reliability Organization; uphold safety, quality and efficiency in duties.

Skills

Cardiac nursing

Med/Surg experience

Vascular nursing

Surgical nursing

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN license (State of Ohio)

Job description

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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

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