Care Transition RN
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Location: Doylestown, PA 18901
Description:
Job Description:
V. QUALIFICATIONS :
- PURPOSE OF JOB : The Registered Nurse is directly responsible to collaborate with physicians and other healthcare personnel who are involved in the care of cardiothoracic (CT) surgery patients in order to provide postoperative care and care to the surgical office patients through home visits, office visits, and telephone communication with the goal of improving outcomes.
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Provide home health visits and care for postoperative CT surgery patients.
- Collaborate and communicate with CT surgeons, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of the cardiac surgery patient to insure a well-coordinated plan of care.
- Serve as a clinical resource for patients and their families for telephone inquiries regarding their care plan, medications, and any issues related to their surgery.
- Provide care to CT surgery patients and assist CT surgeons during patient office visits as needed.
- Provide clerical/administrative support to the CT Surgery Office Manager as needed.
V. QUALIFICATIONS :
- Education: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution required. Current license as an RN in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Must complete courses of training for both basic and advanced cardiac life support.