Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Rehab
About The Position
SUMMARY Evaluates cardiac patients, plans and implements a cardiac rehabilitation program. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. Responsibilities General Functions Demonstrates knowledge and skills required for EKG interpretation, taking and monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, pulse oximetry and fitness equipment Administers appropriate treatments to patients Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory guidelines (AACVPR), best practices and standard Cardiac Rehabilitation care Fosters communication with nurses, doctors, patients and families and other hospital personnel to establish department rapport Provides instruction and supervision to student interns and volunteers ss well as input for performance appraisals. Maintains timely and accurate medical records Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively Maintains safe environment Addresses patient population-specific needs Participates in Performance Improvement activities Qualifications
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field from an accredited college or university
- 12 week internship in cardiac rehabilitation
- 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
- 1-2 years experience with exercise prescription in a clinical setting
- American College of Sports Medicine – Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills required for EKG interpretation, taking and monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, pulse oximetry and fitness equipment
- Administers appropriate treatments to patients
- Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory guidelines (AACVPR), best practices and standard Cardiac Rehabilitation care
- Fosters communication with nurses, doctors, patients and families and other hospital personnel to establish department rapport
- Provides instruction and supervision to student interns and volunteers ss well as input for performance appraisals.
- Maintains timely and accurate medical records
- Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
- Maintains safe environment
- Addresses patient population-specific needs
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities
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Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
