Preventive Cardiology and Rehab RN PRN

Frederick Health • Frederick, MD

89d • $35 - $52

About The Position

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior. Supervises teaches and monitors adult and geriatric participants' progress in all phases of the Preventive Cardiology & Rehabilitation programs.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN), BSN preferred, licensed in the state of Maryland.
• One year experience in a critical care setting (Acute/sub-acute, Cardiac/Telemetry Unit, ER).
• Experience in a Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation setting, preferred, but not required.
• CPR Certified.
• ACLS Certified or obtained with 6 months of hire.
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in various age groups.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Cardiac/Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology.
• Telemetry monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation skills.
• Working knowledge of exercise prescription.
• Knowledge of equipment i.e. exercise equipment, emergency medical equipment, audiovisual equipment, routine office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses program candidates for participation in the Preventive Cardiology & Rehab programs.
• Conducts a clinical assessment on patients and develops an appropriate exercise prescription.
• Monitors and supervises patients and evaluates their response to their exercise program.
• Instructs patients on correct use of exercise equipment.
• Develops patient's educational program and/or needs, through learning assessments and/or outcome measures; monitors effectiveness.
• Conducts patient education lectures and/or one on one patient teaching as needed.
• Provides the necessary materials/handouts needed for effective communication and retention.
• Leads Cardiac/Pulmonary group Orientations.
• Records all pertinent medical information per departmental and FHH policies; enters patient charges appropriately.
• Communicates with the patient's referring physician regarding patient progress and/or concerns within an appropriate time frame.
• Establishes outcome measures; collects data; makes adjustments in the program and monitors these changes; reports outcomes to the department manager.
• Participates in department annual goals and continuous quality improvement.
• Participates in monthly staff meetings.
• Works cooperatively as a team to service the patients.
• Shares information, ideas and concerns constructively.
• Fosters good inter-and intra-departmental relations.
• Contributes in meeting the departmental patient satisfaction goals.
• Helps to initiate and research avenues to increase participant volumes and promote the Preventive Cardiology and O/P Rehab programs via lectures, health fairs, physician/community outreach.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance offered after 30 days of employment.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• Robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• 403B retirement plan with employer match for eligible employees.
• Access to free financial planning sessions.
• Educational assistance program to support education goals.
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree