Job Description
This RN position in the Thoracic Surgery outpatient department involves providing collaborative, patient-centered care, including triage, education, care planning, and coordination across settings.
Supports self-management by assessing patient needs and promoting health literacy.
Advocates for patients by coordinating services, reviewing medications, and accessing community resources.
Educates patients and families, ensuring understanding through teach-back, and performs telephone triage.
Develops and updates individualized care plans, facilitating communication among healthcare providers and coordinating transitions, admissions, and referrals.
Provides coaching, counseling, and diagnostic testing, while ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining accurate documentation.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, supports quality improvement, and manages equipment and safety standards.
Qualifications include RN licensure, CPR certification, and preferably ambulatory care experience; skills in communication, patient advocacy, and clinical procedures are required.