Registered Nurse-Cardiac Rehab

Trinity Health•Town of Salina, NY

17h•$33 - $46

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: Assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients (adult and geriatric). Works with supervision within policy and program guidelines. Provides professional nursing care incorporating the nursing process, the environment, technical equipment and other health care members. Works independently with limited direct supervision using the New York Nurse Practice Act, St. Joseph’s Health policies, AACVPR guidelines and professional judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Administers nursing care to cardiopulmonary patients; includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care in coordination with the physician. Provides patient/family education and counseling for identified risk factors and develops life-style modifications pertaining to cardiopulmonary disease and related health issues. Supervises other health care members (i.e. exercise physiologists, interns etc.). When needed, triages patients. Problem solves with staff, physicians, patients, families and ancillary departments. Initiates emergency procedures (including cardiopulmonary resuscitation) according to policy. Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patient records. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function and strives to manage situations in a reduced risk manner and promote patient safety. Assumes job responsibilities of other team members during their absence. Provides input for program maintenance and development.

Requirements

Possession of current state license as Registered Nurse in New York State
Basic Life Support (BLS)
One year cardiac/pulmonary nursing with EKG knowledge and arrhythmia interpretation

Responsibilities

Administers nursing care to cardiopulmonary patients; includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care in coordination with the physician.
Provides patient/family education and counseling for identified risk factors and develops life-style modifications pertaining to cardiopulmonary disease and related health issues.
Supervises other health care members (i.e. exercise physiologists, interns etc.).
When needed, triages patients.
Problem solves with staff, physicians, patients, families and ancillary departments.
Initiates emergency procedures (including cardiopulmonary resuscitation) according to policy.
Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patient records.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function and strives to manage situations in a reduced risk manner and promote patient safety.
Assumes job responsibilities of other team members during their absence.
Provides input for program maintenance and development.