Cardiac Rehab RN

TMH The Miriam Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Rehabilitation program at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. You will evaluate patients, design exercise prescriptions for cardiac rehab phases I–IV, and supervise exercise sessions while educating patients and families.

Requirements include RI RN licensure, ACLS certification, and experience in cardiology or rehab; ACLS may be obtained within six months. The role is on-site with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Six months of Cardiology experience required.
• Six months of Cardiac Rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Current Rhode Island RN license; licensure must comply with state laws.
• ACLS certification required; can be obtained within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluation and physical assessment of new patients, obtaining history and diagnostic data.
• Prescribes exercise for patients in Phases I–IV of the cardiac rehabilitation process and adjusts as status changes.
• Conducts supervised exercise sessions and education classes for patients.
• Monitors hemodynamic, ECG and symptomatic responses to exercise; assesses intensity appropriateness.
• Collaborates with physicians and other professionals; ensures emergencies and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Cardiac rehabilitation

EKG interpretation

ACLS certification

Education

RN licensure in RI

Nurse Licensure Compact familiarity

MS in Exercise Physiology (cardio) preferred

ACSM Exercise Specialist certification preferred

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Cardiac Rehabilitation/Non-Invasive Cardiology, and the Medical Director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, evaluates, provides physical assessment, and performs all other duties pertaining to an exercise prescription for cardiac patients within the Academic Medical Center.All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age-specific needs of the patients.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs comprehensive evaluation and physical assessment of new patients, obtains patient history, pertinent diagnostic data, and risk factor information from the medical records. Reviews assessments made by exercise physiologist when goal planning and ongoing assessment. Prescribes exercise for patients in Phases I through IV of the cardiac rehabilitation process. Reviews patient responses to exercise prescription with cardiac rehab exercise physiologist to ensure appropriateness of each prescription. These diverse patient populations would include post-myocardial infarction, post coronary angioplasty, angina patients on medical management, diatetes, and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Modifies exercise prescriptions when changes in medical status, medications, or environmental conditions occur. Conducts supervised exercise sessions for patients. Conducts patient education classes that include ongoing revision and evaluation of materials. Evaluates hemodynamic, electrocardiographic, and symptomatic response to exercise and assesses appropriateness of responses to the prescribed exercise intensity. Assesses psychosocial adjustment to illness, including depression, returns to work, family adjustments, or any significant social dysfunctions that may affect a full rehabilitation. Makes referral to, or works with other agencies on patient's behalf. Follows routine standing orders, which include the initiation of Advanced Cardiac Life Support procedures. Receives and transcribes physician's orders. Maintains correspondence with referring physicians. Notifies referring physicians of any untoward events. Intervenes when necessary and appropriate in situations requiring nursing assessment and/or intervention. Initiates emergency procedures per protocols. Responds to all emergencies during the program hours and prepares the patient for transport to the next level of care. Prioritizes patient care and assists exercise physiologists in their roles in order to appropriately prioritize their care. Assists co-workers in the interpretation and significance of any electrocardiograph or physiological changes that the patient may be experiencing. Serves as a resource for the other professionals who work closely with the Cardiac Rehabilitation population. Provides in-service training to professionals interested in cardiac rehabilitation and exercise physiology. May assist manager in the functional supervision and instruction of students and volunteers. Participates in projects that promote the growth and development of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Assists with maintenance of emergency supplies and crash cart. Assists with establishing and maintaining current referral patterns. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Performs charge duties, as required. Performs other related duties, as required. Performs all essential functions with consideration of the age-specific needs of the geriatric, adult, and adolescent patient. Fosters patient and family centered care and healthcare services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital's mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. Conforms to the Code of Professional Nurses. Understands the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island. Responsible for maintaining a current knowledge of contemporary professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Nurse Practice Act. Knowledge of exercise physiology and exercise prescription required. Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology with a cardiopulmonary specialization preferred. Experience should include EKG and rhythm strip interpretation. Knowledge of exercise physiology and exercise prescription preferred. American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist certification preferred. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required; may obtain within six months of appointment. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE

Six months of Cardiology experience required. Six months of experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. Repeated bending, squatting, stooping.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

May be assigned technical supervisory responsibility for up to eight FTEs. Supervision limited to assigning work, scheduling, providing technical oversight, training, guidance and counsel. May provides input for performance evaluations

Pay Range

Pay Range: $74,256.00-$148,512.00

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type

Work Type: Mon through Thurs 630a to 5p

Work Shift

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required

Driving Required: No

About Brown University Health

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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