Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Hellertown (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a skilled nurse to supervise cardiac rehab and deliver evidence-based care. The role includes monitoring EKG, updating exercise prescriptions and documenting outcomes in the patient plan.

The position requires a BSN, PA nursing license upon hire, ACLS/BLS, and 1 year ICU/CCU experience. Strong teaching, communication, and teamwork are essential to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing is required.
• 1 year ICU and/or Coronary Care Unit experience.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary pathophysiology and patient response to exercise.
• Ability to work interdependently and maintain competencies.
• Ability to multitask and work under stress; strong teaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises cardiac rehab sessions, monitors EKG, updates exercise prescriptions and patient responses.
• Assesses learning needs and integrates diagnoses into education plans.
• Documents assessments and outcomes in care plans; maintains communication with care team.
• Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety and participates in improvement projects.
• Leads and mentors team members and participates in performance appraisals.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Cardiac rehab knowledge

Critical thinking

Teaching abilities

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Tools

pc software programs

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides quality nursing care to the patient through the application of the nursing process, adaptive exercise therapy and disease management tools using evidence-based practice in accordance with department policies and procedures. Assignments include, but are not limited to, EKG/ECG monitoring, non-invasive BP monitoring, and clerical duties when appropriate. Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served. Focuses on excellent outcomes and patient experience.

Job Duties

Supervises cardiac rehab sessions, monitors EKG, updates exercise prescription and documents patient response to exercise.

Assesses learning needs, readiness to learn and actual or potential barriers to learning and integrates primary and secondary diagnosis into patient educational plan.

Documents assessment/reassessment in patient care plan, including interventions and outcomes, goal setting, behavior changes, etc.

Maintains ongoing communication with physicians and/or care team, as appropriate.

Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety, in accordance with established policies and procedures, utilizing evidence-based practice. Participates in evidence-based practice and research/performance improvement projects as applicable.

Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, families, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.

Functions as a team member to support department and hospital goals and objectives. Participates in all phases of the performance improvement process, including organizational and unit-based patient experience goals.

Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice.

Demonstrates leadership and team building skills including:

• Teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns. Additional precepting, as assigned.
• Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members.
• Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• 1 year ICU and/or Coronary Care Unit experience
• Strong knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary pathophysiology and the ability to assess patients' response to exercise.
• Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• Ability to work interdependently.
• Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
• Ability to use pc software programs.
• Ability to multitask and work well under stress.
• Critical thinking and judgment skills with the ability to evaluate patient response to exercise during testing/intervention.
• Demonstrates strong educational teaching abilities for patient education, both individual and group, as indicated.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of cardiac risk factors and lifestyle modifications.
• Demonstrates strong clinical assessment skills and leadership in emergency situations.
• Strong knowledge of interpreting arrhythmias.

Certifications

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CCRP-Cert Cardiac Rehab Professional AACPRPCC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their