Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehab

Bassett Healthcare Network•City of Oneonta, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The best thing about this role: Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, required.
Current NYS License as a Registered Nurse, required.
Current BLS certification, required.
Current ACLS certification within 6 months from date of hire, required.
Interacting with People
Communication
Coaching
Counseling
Customer Service
Maintain Confidentiality
Creative Thinking
Multi-Tasking
Time Management
Clinical Skills
Computer Skills
Supervise Others
Reading/Writing/Comprehension

Nice To Haves

All RN’s hired and do not currently hold a BSN will be expected to demonstrate enrollment in a bachelor’s prepared nursing program within 4 years of hire. BSN must be completed within 10 years. RN’s licensed on or before 12/19/17 are/remain exempt from this requirement.
Minimum 1-year relevant cardiac experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish, organize, direct, and implement the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in accordance with Federal, State, and local guidelines.
Evaluate & treat patients with a wide variety of cardiac disabilities, in an outpatient setting, helping to achieve risk factor reduction in cardiovascular disease using various therapeutic exercises, activities, and educational classes.
Document all patient care appropriately in the medical record to comply with the policies and procedures of the department and JCAHO requirements.
Orientation and initial assessment of participants in the cardiac rehabilitation program.
Develops plans of care for new participants.
Documents initial assessment and daily participant information and progress.
Leads and/or delegates participant education sessions based on staff expertise and identified participant needs.
Develop and maintain current educational materials for patient education.
Assess participants pre-, during, and post- exercise.
Supervises exercise sessions and/or delegates based on staff experience.
Obtains monthly required approval of individualized treatment plans from program medical director, per Medicare guidelines.
Monitors participants for inappropriate or abnormal responses to exercise.
Makes appropriate referrals and /or recommendations to participants, the participant’s personal physician, and/or program Medical Director as needed or as requested by patients.
Reports any significant participant conditions (dysrhythmias, abnormal blood pressure response, change in participant’s status, etc.) immediately to the physician supervising the program.
Initiates ACLS measures and/or emergency care according to facility policy.
Checks AED equipment and other emergency supplies and equipment for proper function and adequate supply per facility policy.
Set up and supervise emergency drills and mock codes on a routine basis giving appropriate feedback and constructive criticism where appropriate.
Optimize reimbursement for cardiac rehabilitation services through effective communication with all cardiac rehabilitation staff, including support and/or office staff.
Coordinates and/or maintains Continuous Quality Improvement program and participates in or delegates participation in quality reporting program per facility policy.
Maintain current knowledge in the field of cardiac rehabilitation through resources including but not limited to: cardiac rehabilitation literature, in-services, continuing education courses and/or conferences.
Responsible for coordination of any routinely occurring meetings, including: organizing and planning guest speakers, education, food, and/or public communications.