Cardio Rehab - PRN

Wilson Health•Sidney, OH

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson Health is looking for a direct hire Cardio Rehab RN for our location in Sidney, Ohio (North Dayton, Ohio) area. Key Perks and Benefits: Generous 401k match on day one On site employee fitness center Childcare Discount Program for Wilson Health Employees Employment Status : PRN Hours : Varies Shift: 1 st shift Position Reports to: Director of Cardiovascular Services/Cardio Rehab Job Summary: Implements the pulmonary and cardiac regimen and assists with pulmonary and cardiac patient support.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent RN degree from a two year college/technical school
Needs current RN Licensure in the State of Ohio
BLS and ACLS certification needed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred with 6 months to 1 year of experience
Specialized certification in any cardio-vascular clinical area preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with the orientation of new participants and development of plan of care.
Supervises exercise sessions, monitors patients and assesses patient before, during, and after exercise.
Assists in data collection for exercise prescription as needed.
Instructs in breathing exercises and muscle strengthening to facilitate the exercise program for those patients with chronic pulmonary disease and post MI or surgery cases.
Documents respiratory and cardiac components of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation protocol.
Recommends appropriate nursing and pulmonary intervention and need for further treatment or referral in patients’ respiratory care.
Initiates referrals for home pulmonary equipment and services.
Attends Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation team conferences to report patient progress and advise team of future plan.
Assists physicians with cardiac tilt testing and dobutamine stress tests.
Cleans and maintains equipment on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as assigned or required.
Assembles, inspects, and tests all equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.