RN, Respiratory Therapist, or Exercise Specialist Cardiopulmonary

Riverview Health•Noblesville, IN

About The Position

The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Nurse, Exercise Specialist, or Respiratory Therapist provides disease management, health education, and physical rehabilitation services to adult inpatient and outpatient populations with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, as ordered. The role contributes to comprehensive treatment strategies through inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and community prevention programs, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support positive participant and program outcomes.

Requirements

Minimum associate degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy.
At least one year of experience in cardiology, extensive medical-surgical practice with a cardiac and pulmonary background, or cardiopulmonary rehabilitation experience.
Registered Nurse eligible to practice in Indiana or Respiratory Therapist.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Significant cardiac experience, preferably with an ICU, Cath lab, or Cardiac Recovery background.

Responsibilities

Assess participant needs and determine appropriate interventions.
Develop and regularly adjust individual exercise prescriptions based on RPE, RPD, THR, daily participant responses in rehabilitation, and physician recommendations.
Supervise exercise sessions and monitor participants for inappropriate responses to exercise.
Measure blood pressure and observe telemetry and SpO2 responses when appropriate.
Assess participants before, during, and after exercise; make appropriate referrals or recommendations to participants, staff, and the Medical Director.
Chart and document initial and daily assessment data in participant records; generate and collect data or information as part of the role.
Immediately report new, changing, or significant participant conditions to the physician supervising the program, including dysrhythmias, abnormal blood pressure responses, changes in oxygen requirements, or changes in participant status.
Initiate ACLS measures or emergency care according to hospital policy.
Participate in collecting, analyzing, and reporting identified individual patient and program outcomes.
Operate specific medical equipment using the necessary knowledge and skills.
Contribute expertise as a multidisciplinary team member to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for participants and the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program.
Assess participants’ modifiable risk factors and provide support and strategies for successful therapeutic lifestyle changes.
Use contemporary health behavior change theories to help participants identify learning and lifestyle modification goals.
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local requirements.
Participate routinely in emergency drills and mock codes.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings when possible or read staff meeting minutes.
Perform other duties as assigned.