Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator

US Heart & Vascular; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits package

Monday-Friday schedule

CME allowance

Résumé du poste

Orion Medical in Houston, TX is seeking a Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator to oversee the Cardiac Rehab and Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation programs, coordinating patient care, telemetry monitoring, education, and lifestyle coaching. You will serve as a liaison among patients, physicians, and rehabilitation staff, and help drive program outcomes.

Responsibilities include program coordination, patient enrollment, and adherence to eligibility criteria, with a focus on quality improvement

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited program.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• CCRP is preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate daily operations of Cardiac Rehab and ICR programs.
• Enroll patients, schedule sessions, ensure eligibility.
• Communicate patient progress with physicians and rehab staff.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Support program growth, quality, and compliance activities.

Connaissances

Care coordination

Patient education

Nursing assessment

Telemetry monitoring

Emergency response

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) (preferred)

Description du poste

US Heart and Vascular is needing a Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator to join our team at Orion Medical in Houston, TXPosition SummaryThe Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator is responsible for the clinical coordination, daily operation, and patient care activities of the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) Program. The Coordinator provides patient assessment, telemetry monitoring, education, care coordination, and lifestyle modification coaching while serving as a key liaison among patients, physicians, and the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.This position promotes evidence-based cardiovascular risk reduction and secondary prevention strategies designed to improve functional capacity, reduce hospital readmissions, and enhance overall cardiovascular health.Responsibilities & DutiesProgram CoordinationCoordinates daily operations of the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation programs.Manages patient enrollment, scheduling, orientation, and progression through the program.Ensures all patients meet established eligibility and admission criteria.Facilitates communication regarding patient progress and outcomes among referring physicians, cardiologists, primary care providers, and rehabilitation staff.Coordinates interdisciplinary team meetings and patient case reviews.Assists leadership with program development and strategic growth initiatives.Clinical Assessment and Patient CarePerforms comprehensive initial and ongoing nursing assessments.Obtains and documents:Medical historyCardiovascular diagnosesSurgical and procedural historyMedication profilesRisk factors for cardiovascular diseasePsychosocial assessmentsFunctional capacity measurementsDevelops individualized patient goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the ASC Director and rehabilitation team.Monitors patient progress and modifies care plans as needed.Exercise Monitoring and SafetyMonitors patients during exercise sessions using telemetry and clinical assessment, including blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and symptom response.Evaluates ECG rhythms and recognizes arrhythmias and other clinically significant events.Responds appropriately to emergencies and activates emergency response procedures when necessary.Maintains ACLS competency and participates in emergency preparedness activities.Ensures emergency equipment is operational and available.Patient Education and Lifestyle CoachingProvides individualized and group education regarding:Coronary artery diseaseHeart failureHypertensionHyperlipidemiaDiabetes managementWeight managementSmoking cessationStress reductionMedication adherenceExercise and physical activityHeart-healthy nutritionUses motivational interviewing techniques to:Promote lifestyle modificationImprove patient engagementEnhance program completion ratesSupport long-term behavioral changePhysician and Community RelationsMaintains professional relationships with referring physicians and cardiology practices.Assists with community outreach and education efforts.Supports physician recruitment and referral development initiatives.Quality Improvement and Outcomes ManagementParticipates in quality improvement activities.Tracks, analyzes, and reports key performance indicators, including:Program enrollmentAttendance ratesCompletion ratesFunctional capacity improvementBlood pressure controlWeight management outcomesPatient satisfaction metricsAssists with preparation of quarterly and annual program reports.Compliance and AccreditationEnsures compliance with:Medicare and commercial payer requirementsState nursing regulationsProgram policies and proceduresApplicable accreditation standardsMaintains documentation required for audits and surveys.Assists with accreditation readiness activities.Supports development and review of program policies and clinical protocols.Requiremnents:Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.Current BLS certification.Current ACLS certification.Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) is preferred but not requiredExperience with CMS Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation programs is preferred but not requiredWhy Choose Us?Comprehensive benefits packageMonday-Friday scheduleCME allowanceAbout Houston, TX:Houston is a diverse city with a booming job market in energy, healthcare, and tech. It has no state income tax, an affordable cost of living, and world-class dining and entertainment. Green spaces, museums, and pro sports teams add to its appeal. Whether for career growth or culture, Houston has it all.