Ambulatory Nurse- CT Surgery

Main Line Health•Lower Merion Township, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for an Ambulatory Registered Nurse with Lankenau Heart Group. The nurse will play a key role in supporting patients through telephone triage, clinical assessment, medication management, education, and follow-up care. The position involves working closely with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and office staff to support efficient patient care in a busy ambulatory cardiology setting. Responsibilities include care coordination, symptom calls, medication refills, anticoagulation support, test follow-up, and patient education related to cardiac conditions and treatment plans. Lankenau Heart Group is part of the Main Line Health family.

Requirements

Current Pennsylvania RN license.
Provider BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
Graduate of an accredited ASN or BSN nursing program.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ambulatory cardiology, clinical nursing, specialty practice, or physician office setting. CT Surgery preferred.
Strong telephone triage skills, including the ability to assess patient symptoms, provide appropriate guidance, and escalate concerns as needed.
Experience with medication refills, patient education, and follow-up related to cardiac testing, procedures, and treatment plans.
Knowledge of insurance information, prior authorization workflows, and coordination of care within an outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage in-basket workflows including MyChart messages, provider communications, and care coordination tasks
Perform telephone triage, assess symptoms, provide clinical guidance, and escalate concerns as needed
Review patient charts to support clinical decision-making and follow-up
Communicate test results, care plan updates, and provider recommendations to patients
Process prescription refills and support anticoagulation management
Place and coordinate diagnostic testing orders and communicate plans with patients and care team
Coordinate care across outpatient and inpatient settings including ED, lab, and admissions
Conduct pre- and post-operative calls, outreach, and ongoing follow-up care
Review and manage home care orders and ensure accurate documentation
Support patient care at main clinic and satellite locations (Bryn Mawr, Riddle, Paoli)
Perform rooming duties (vitals, EKGs, KCCQ, EFTs), patient education, and documentation
Maintain clinic readiness, supplies, and assist with patient flow
Provide patient education on diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans
Complete FMLA paperwork, patient letters, and maintain accurate medical records
Assist with census tracking and management of patient lists
Prepare and review charts, confirm testing, update problem lists, and assist with STS scoring
Support providers with procedures, wound care, and clinic operations
Assist with rooming, reassessment of vital signs, and patient transitions within the facility