Cardiovascular Rehab Nurse

Meridian; Bainbridge (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare is seeking a registered nurse to assume responsibility for adult and geriatric patients within the cardiovascular rehabilitation program. You will work under supervision, provide professional nursing care, assess and plan care, and collaborate with physicians.

The role requires BSN preferred, 1 year cardiology unit experience, ECG interpretation, ALS certification, and an active RN license. You will supervise exercise sessions, educate patients, stratify risk, and document progress.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing, required.
• BSN preferred.
• One year in a hospital-based cardiology unit, required.
• Monitoring and interpretation of electrocardiograms, required.
• ALS certification and RN license in the state served, required.
• Knowledge of cardiac disease, risk stratification, and exercise physiology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the direction, coordination, and evaluation within the cardiovascular rehabilitation program.
• Administer nursing care to cardiopulmonary patients with ongoing assessment and planning.
• Supervise exercise sessions and monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and SaO2 for safety.
• Provide patient/family education and develop lifestyle modification plans.
• Keep accurate records of patient progress and care plans.
• Initiate emergency procedures as needed and coordinate with physicians.

Skills

Nursing care

Cardiac rehab

Patient education

Vital signs monitoring

Risk stratification

ECG interpretation

Computer literacy

Medical records documentation

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing

BSN, preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Windows

Job description

This employee assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients (adult and geriatric).

• Works with supervision within policy and program guidelines
• Provides professional nursing care, incorporating the nursing process, the environment, technical equipment, and other health care members
• Provides input for program maintenance and development
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the company policy and professional judgment

Job Functions

• Oversees the direction, coordination, and evaluation within the cardiovascular rehabilitation program
• Administers nursing care to cardiopulmonary patients
  • includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's plan of care in coordination with the physician
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function
  • strives to manage situations in a reduced risk manner and promote patient safety
• Solve issues with staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments
• Assumes job responsibilities of other team members during their absence
• Assesses the cardiovascular inpatient population to provide educational plans
• Identifies individual risk factors associated with cardiac and pulmonary disease, and assists with risk stratification
• Identifies the need for reevaluation of each patient if the patient's condition changes and warrants intervention
• Supervises patients during exercise sessions, monitoring vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels to ensure safety during exercise sessions
• Provides patient/family education and counseling for identified risk factors and develops lifestyle modifications pertaining to cardiopulmonary disease and related health issues
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of the patients' progress, treatments, and care plans in compliance with departmental and hospital policies for medical records
• Develops individualized educational plans of care based on patient's goals and expectations
• Evaluates, updates, and revises plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
• Initiates emergency procedures according to policyReviews patient history and other medical records to develop a plan of care that will include behavior modification through activity and diet intervention
• Facilitates phase I to phase II transition process for cardiac rehab
  • actively assigns patients to phase II who qualify for the program
  • Provides follow-up phone calls as necessary
• Actively participates in the patient education and community based programs by organizing classes, communicating with speakers and participants, as well as providing actual classroom instruction
• Demonstrates competency in assessing emergent patient situations that require physician or emergency medical interventions

Qualifications.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing, required
• BSN, preferred

Work Experience

• One year in a hospital-based cardiology related patient care unit, required
• Monitoring and interpretation of electrocardiograms, required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive understanding of cardiac disease, anatomy and physiology, risk stratification, exercise physiology, and diet and nutrition are essential
• Intermediate computer
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
• Use the information systems pertinent to the job

Licenses and Certifications

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification, required
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state the services are provided, required

EEO is The Law

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Lincare is an equal opportunity employer, access and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Lincare provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Because Lincare believes in providing a safe work environment, we conduct drug and background checks in our recruiting/hiring processes. AA/EOE, M/F/Disabled/Veterans