Registered Nurse-Triage Cardiothoracic Surgery

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

Department: LPG Cardiothoracic Surgery

Work Type: Full Time - On Site

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

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $30.27 - $40.86 per 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Complete a detailed clinical assessment via telephone to identify the urgency and nature of the patient's condition and coordinate the appropriate disposition to receive healthcare.
• Utilize nursing process and evidence‑based decision support tools; make complex decisions based on assessment, effective listening, critical thinking, advanced assessment and communication skills.
• Facilitate other care delivery and self‑care advice as the situation warrants.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred).

Experience Requirements

Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in emergency medicine, medical‑surgical, case management, ICU, urgent care, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care sites, or physician office. Formal or informal telephone nursing is preferred.

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Registered Nurse License (required).

Certifications and Registration Requirements

BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) (required).

Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification (preferred).