Cardiac Exercise Specialist | UF Health Leesburg | PRN | Days
UF Health•Leesburg, FL
About The Position
Under the direction of the director, supervisor, or charge nurse, the Cardiac Exercise Specialist assists with the daily operation of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department by instructing and supervising clients during exercise sessions. The position is PRN and works days, with hours listed as 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or Sports Medicine.
- BLS certification.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in an undergraduate cardiac rehabilitation or wellness center, or one year of practical experience.
- One year of experience developing exercise prescriptions for high-risk populations in a hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation or wellness center program.
Responsibilities
- Documents care provision according to departmental standards, including use of unit-specific documentation.
- Provides ongoing physical, emotional, and educational support to patients.
- Demonstrates compliance with HCAHPS behaviors to support an excellent hospital experience for patients and families.
- Completes assigned work as scheduled and within the allotted time frame.
- Participates in departmental and hospital committees, performance improvement projects, educational offerings to peers, and mentoring or precepting new team members.
- Attends staff meetings and completes required competencies and mandatory education as assigned.
- Seeks training, education, certification, and professional enhancement in the area of focus or specialty.
- Demonstrates behavior standards that promote positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients, and family members.
- Completes other duties as requested or assigned.
