Job Description
This RN position in the Thoracic Surgery outpatient division involves providing patient care, triage, education, and care coordination.
Supports self-management by assessing patient needs and enhancing health literacy.
Advocates for patients, coordinating services and verifying medication orders.
Educates patients and families, addressing cultural and individual needs, and performs telephone triage.
Develops and updates individualized care plans, ensuring smooth transitions across care settings.
Coordinates referrals, home care, and follow-up, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Provides counseling, performs diagnostic tests, and documents thoroughly while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Supports teamwork, orientation, and quality improvement efforts.
Requires RN license, CPR certification, and preferred ambulatory experience. Skills include strong communication, customer service, and computer proficiency.
Works in a clinical environment with physical activity and infection control precautions.