Lead RN – Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab
About The Position
The Lead Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab Nurse is responsible for supervising employees, in all phases of the nursing process in the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab Department. The Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab Lead Nurse functions in a multi-faceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in the practice of Nursing based on evidence based principles. The Cardiac/Pulmonary Lead Nurse coordinates & directs care delivered by the interdisciplinary team and is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, applicable regulatory standards and institutional policies and procedures. The Cardiac/Pulmonary Lead Nurse provides physical, emotional, spiritual & psychosocial support for the cardiac/pulmonary patients/families/significant others. Performs patient assessments, planning, implementation, education of patient’s risk modification and outcome evaluation of the cardiac/pulmonary patient. Develops & revises the exercise prescription plan based on the guidance of the Medical Director. Acts as a resource for the physician & other healthcare team providers.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited program of professional nursing required.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice in the State of Ohio
- BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required within six (6) months of hire
- Two years clinical nursing experience with at least one year in a critical care setting required.
- Proficient at EKG interpretations.
- Excellent communication skills and able to work independently with excellent organizational skills.
- Basic computer literacy and applications for data entry and record maintenance.
- Ability to recognize life threatening conditions and implement basic life sustaining actions.
Responsibilities
- Supervising employees in all phases of the nursing process in the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab Department.
- Functions in a multi-faceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in the practice of Nursing based on evidence based principles.
- Coordinates & directs care delivered by the interdisciplinary team and is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, applicable regulatory standards and institutional policies and procedures.
- Provides physical, emotional, spiritual & psychosocial support for the cardiac/pulmonary patients/families/significant others.
- Performs patient assessments, planning, implementation, education of patient’s risk modification and outcome evaluation of the cardiac/pulmonary patient.
- Develops & revises the exercise prescription plan based on the guidance of the Medical Director.
- Acts as a resource for the physician & other healthcare team providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
