Registered Nurse Cardiac Rehab PRN
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department delivers, administers, and interprets cardiac and fitness evaluations under the general supervision of the Clinical Coordinator/Supervisor and the general direction of the medical staff. The nurse supports medical care for patients requiring cardiac evaluation and delivers medically prescribed cardiac rehabilitation under the direction of the primary physician, consistent with the hospital’s mission and objectives. The role helps ensure efficient patient care and a safe environment for patients and others. It includes communicating appropriately with physicians, coworkers, volunteers, other hospital departments, and patients’ family members, and contributing as an interdisciplinary team member to help patients and families achieve the highest level of functioning. The nurse collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator and Exercise Physiologist and performs duties in accordance with applicable national and state professional guidelines, the state practice act, rules, and code of ethics.
Requirements
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in Texas.
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Deliver, administer, and interpret cardiac and fitness evaluations.
- Support medical care for patients requiring cardiac evaluation under the direction of the medical staff.
- Deliver medically prescribed cardiac rehabilitation under the direction of the primary physician.
- Help ensure efficient patient care services and a safe environment for patients and others.
- Communicate appropriately with physicians, coworkers, volunteers, other hospital departments, and patients’ family members.
- Participate as an interdisciplinary team member to help patients and families achieve the highest level of functioning.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Coordinator and Exercise Physiologist in performing job duties in accordance with applicable professional guidelines and regulations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
