Cardiothoracic Outpatient Staff RN Ambulatory

OhioHealth; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for an outpatient Cardiothoracic position. The role supports pre- and post‑operative care, coordinating with physicians and staff to prepare patients for visits and complex surgeries.

Expect administrative focus with some clinical tasks and a collaborative, fast‑paced team environment. You will schedule tests, manage orders, provide triage via MyChart, and assist with wound care and vitals as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Current RN license in Ohio; multi-state compact considerations may apply.
• Cardiac/Med/Surg/Vascular or Surgical experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgery scheduling with operating room and physicians; obtain prior authorizations.
• Communicate surgical prep instructions to patients; coordinate with multiple departments.
• Multitask effectively in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.
• Assess and document patient health status; plan and implement nursing interventions.
• Evaluate response to interventions and revise care plans as needed.
• Participate in process improvement to enhance clinical quality, safety, and efficiency.

Skills

Nursing

BLS

Ambulatory care

Multitasking

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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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

Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

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OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing our best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision ̶ to be an organization "where people want to work."