Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehab (Per Diem)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides clinical care in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program for patients recovering from cardiac events or diseases, including myocardial infarction, PCI, CABG, valve surgery, heart failure, heart transplant, angina, and other complex heart conditions. The program includes monitored exercise, strength training, yoga, meditation, and educational presentations on lifestyle modification. The nurse provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role includes monitoring telemetry and vital signs during exercise, providing group patient education, completing individualized treatment plans, and performing patient assessments and evaluations. The nurse must interpret telemetry rhythms, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and respond promptly to adverse events. The role also oversees assigned team members and provides population-specific care in accordance with BORN regulations and professional standards. Flexibility to meet department needs is required.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma required.
- Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required.
- Three years of critical care experience within the past five years, which may include ED, Cardiac ICU, CCU, Cardiac Surgery, or Cath Lab experience.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
- Must be competent in interpreting telemetry rhythms.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing is strongly preferred; experience cannot be substituted for a degree.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- Previous cardiac rehabilitation experience.
Responsibilities
- Monitor telemetry and vital signs during exercise.
- Provide group patient education.
- Complete individualized treatment plans.
- Perform physical assessments and evaluations of patients.
- Provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Interpret telemetry rhythms and respond quickly to adverse events.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide population-specific care.
- Oversee other assigned team members.
- Provide care in accordance with BORN regulations and professional standards.
- Remain flexible to meet department needs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
