RN - Cardiac Rehab; PRN 1

JOB SUMMARY:

The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Staff RN shall demonstrate basic knowledge of exercise physiology, nutrition, risk factor behavior modification strategies, counseling techniques & uses of educational resources to coordinate services of cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation.  The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Staff RN provides nurse support to the department for the care of cardiac rehab patients.

The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Staff RN reports directly to Director of Rehabilitation Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
            a.)  Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.   

Licensure/Certification:
      a.)  Current licensure by state of Missouri.  Current BLS & ACLS certification. 

Work Experience:
At least one-year RN experience required.  Background & experience should include understanding of coronary care, pulmonary care, exercise therapy, dysrhythmia recognition & patient education.  Cardiac monitor experience required.        

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:

1. Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team to plan and implement individualized cardiac & pulmonary rehab services.

2. Ensure satisfactory completion of assessment, clinical procedures, documentation, educational and procedural teaching of the patient.

3.   Ensures self-compliance with professional, regulatory, & government standards of care.    

4.   Recognize emergency situations & initiates proper protocol.

5.   Accountable and responsible for work performance and continuous improvement of patient care in work are & throughout the hospital.

6.   Other duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.

Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.

Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.

Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.

Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker.

Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.

Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.

Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.

9.  Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.

10.  Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of
 practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate  
 computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational
 skills, time and project management.

11.  Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally   
 and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best
 possible care for our customers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
 

1. Works indoors in well-lighted and ventilated cool environment. 

2. Prolonged standing & walking with exposure to all patient elements.  

3. Assist with lifting & moving patients.

4. Able to handle potentially life threatening emergencies & incidents.

5. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.

6. Subject to frequent interruptions.