Registered Nurse II (RN II) - Cardiac Rehab

Conifer Health Solutions•San Antonio, TX

12d

About The Position

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus Full Time Days Summary Assesses and evaluates the physical and psychological wellbeing of the cardiac rehab patient, monitors the exercise plan and helps the patient to achieve progress towards mutual goals of risk factor identification and modification to long term plan and assessment during rehabilitation. Participates in data collection for patient outcomes and implements and insures patient satisfaction, exhibits exercise leadership skills and teaches patients/families/significant others to expand knowledge of recovery and wellness. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. Responsibilities General Functions · Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and/or significant other · Institutes and initiates a plan for patient care based on the initial assessment; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basis. · Conducts and implements exercise prescriptions according to AACVPR (American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab)guidelines, Documents all plans and care provided · Identifies need for education of patient, family and/or significant other and provides education through individualized instruction, the use of written materials and/or other available resources · Contributes to department’s success by participation in improving processes, tracking and reporting patient outcomes, and actively participating in process to promote AACVPR accreditation. Conducts group exercises classes according to AACVPR standards · Coordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning and management of patient care · Participates in discharge planning; provides instruction to patient/family · Maintains and promotes professional standards and development by participating in inservices, committees, staff meetings · Serves as a role model for compassionate care and service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”. · Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively · Maintains safe environment · Addresses patient population—specific needs (clinical) · Participates in Performance Improvement Activities Qualifications EDUCATION MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. PREFERRED EDUCATION : Bachelors Degree EXPERIENCE MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year in clinical nursing PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years in out-patient cardiac rehab, telemetry, cath lab, Med/Surg, or ICU LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse. REQUIRED CCOURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire. AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role. #LI-RR1

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
1 year in clinical nursing
Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse.
Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree
2 years in out-patient cardiac rehab, telemetry, cath lab, Med/Surg, or ICU

Responsibilities

Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and/or significant other
Institutes and initiates a plan for patient care based on the initial assessment; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basis.
Conducts and implements exercise prescriptions according to AACVPR (American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab)guidelines, Documents all plans and care provided
Identifies need for education of patient, family and/or significant other and provides education through individualized instruction, the use of written materials and/or other available resources
Contributes to department’s success by participation in improving processes, tracking and reporting patient outcomes, and actively participating in process to promote AACVPR accreditation. Conducts group exercises classes according to AACVPR standards
Coordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning and management of patient care
Participates in discharge planning; provides instruction to patient/family
Maintains and promotes professional standards and development by participating in inservices, committees, staff meetings
Serves as a role model for compassionate care and service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”.
Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
Maintains safe environment
Addresses patient population—specific needs (clinical)
Participates in Performance Improvement Activities