Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator (3393)
About The Position
US Heart and Vascular is needing a Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator to join our team at Orion Medical in Houston, TX. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator is responsible for the clinical coordination, daily operation, and patient care activities of the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) Program. The Coordinator provides patient assessment, telemetry monitoring, education, care coordination, and lifestyle modification coaching while serving as a key liaison among patients, physicians, and the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. This position promotes evidence-based cardiovascular risk reduction and secondary prevention strategies designed to improve functional capacity, reduce hospital readmissions, and enhance overall cardiovascular health.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
- Current BLS certification.
- Current ACLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP)
- Experience with CMS Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation programs
Responsibilities
- Coordinates daily operations of the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation programs.
- Manages patient enrollment, scheduling, orientation, and progression through the program.
- Ensures all patients meet established eligibility and admission criteria.
- Facilitates communication regarding patient progress and outcomes among referring physicians, cardiologists, primary care providers, and rehabilitation staff.
- Coordinates interdisciplinary team meetings and patient case reviews.
- Assists leadership with program development and strategic growth initiatives.
- Performs comprehensive initial and ongoing nursing assessments.
- Obtains and documents: Medical history, Cardiovascular diagnoses, Surgical and procedural history, Medication profiles, Risk factors for cardiovascular disease, Psychosocial assessments, Functional capacity measurements.
- Develops individualized patient goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the ASC Director and rehabilitation team.
- Monitors patient progress and modifies care plans as needed.
- Monitors patients during exercise sessions using telemetry and clinical assessment, including blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and symptom response.
- Evaluates ECG rhythms and recognizes arrhythmias and other clinically significant events.
- Responds appropriately to emergencies and activates emergency response procedures when necessary.
- Maintains ACLS competency and participates in emergency preparedness activities.
- Ensures emergency equipment is operational and available.
- Provides individualized and group education regarding: Coronary artery disease, Heart failure, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes management, Weight management, Smoking cessation, Stress reduction, Medication adherence, Exercise and physical activity, Heart-healthy nutrition.
- Uses motivational interviewing techniques to: Promote lifestyle modification, Improve patient engagement, Enhance program completion rates, Support long-term behavioral change.
- Maintains professional relationships with referring physicians and cardiology practices.
- Assists with community outreach and education efforts.
- Supports physician recruitment and referral development initiatives.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Tracks, analyzes, and reports key performance indicators, including: Program enrollment, Attendance rates, Completion rates, Functional capacity improvement, Blood pressure control, Weight management outcomes, Patient satisfaction metrics.
- Assists with preparation of quarterly and annual program reports.
- Ensures compliance with: Medicare and commercial payer requirements, State nursing regulations, Program policies and procedures, Applicable accreditation standards.
- Maintains documentation required for audits and surveys.
- Assists with accreditation readiness activities.
- Supports development and review of program policies and clinical protocols.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- CME allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
