Cardiac Rehab - Registered Nurse Cardiology or Exercise Physiologist

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Coaldale, PA

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Registered Nurse Cardiology is responsible for providing individual patient care based on the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Abides by the regulations of the New Jersey/Pennsylvania State Registered Nurse Practice Act (based on work location), maintain standards of practice and adhere to St. Luke’s Hospital policies and procedures when providing patient care. Cardiac Rehab - This part-time position can be a Registered Nurse Cardiology or Exercise Physiologist based on qualifications.

Requirements

If a Registered Nurse - Cardiology: Registered Nurse with a current Pennsylvania license. Maintains BCLS and ACLS Certification. Specialized degree or certification in a cardiovascular clinical specialty with sufficient previous experience. Proficiency in ECG rhythm recognition
If an Exercise Physiologist: Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field required. One-year clinical experience. American Heart Association BLS Certification required. Proficiency in ECG rhythm recognition required.

Nice To Haves

Cardiopulmonary Rehab experience preferred.
ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP), or ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (RCEP), or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist preferred.
American Heart Association ACLS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality standards, documentation, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Observation, evaluation, and documentation of the heart rhythms of the monitored clients and follow-up as needed.
Participates in the implementation of exercise, evaluation, assessment, and intervention of clients participating in the Cardiac Rehab Program.
Effectively teach lifestyle modification as it pertains to cardiac risk factor reduction.
Has the ability to work independently and provide leadership to program participants.
Has the ability to communicate with other staff, management, physicians, allied health professionals, program participants and their families.
Demonstrates competency in the evaluation and assessment of comorbidities which may affect the client’s outcome and/or wellbeing during the cardiac rehab session
Participates in training medical and nursing personnel and allied health student interns.
Complies with hospital and departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code.
Reviews emergency equipment and code cart according to hospital policy
Review of client medical records pertinent to cardiac rehab programming and safe exercise practices.
Daily charges and check-ins of participating clients.