OhioHealth·Columbus, Ohio
The RN coordinates care for patients undergoing complex cardiothoracic and vascular procedures, managing scheduling, diagnostic testing, and phone triage. They provide clinical support including wound care and vital signs while partnering with physicians to prepare patients for surgery.
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Job Description: Summary:
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.
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% 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
NursingBLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing
• Cardiac, Med/Surg or Surgical experience is highly desired!
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
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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
Candidates must have an Associate's Degree in Nursing, a valid Ohio RN license, and BLS certification. Experience in Cardiac, Med/Surg, or Surgical nursing is highly desired.
Market context
Outpatient cardiothoracic surgery roles in Ohio are typically competitive because they require current RN licensure, BLS certification, and experience supporting complex surgical patients in a fast-paced setting. Demand is often tied to hospital and specialty clinic growth, and candidates who can document perioperative or cardiac care experience may stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Ohio or compact-state license and AHA BLS status before applying.
