Registered Nurse Cardiac Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Sign On Bonus Available

Department: Cath Lab Schedule/Status: 0730am-1600pm; Full Time Standard Hours/Week: 40

General Description: Under the direction of the Cardiac Rehab Manager, provides all therapeutic nursing care procedures for patients with either cardiac or pulmonary problems utilizing a multidisciplinary approach in an acute or critical care environment. Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient with the development of a care plan.

The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.

Key Requirements:

• Competent with the patient monitoring and assessment process with all procedures based on established standards, able to teach others as needed.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the care delivered and makes recommendations for change.
• Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate for all ages of patients served.
• X Adult
• X Geriatric

Responsibilities:

• Perform patient support functions utilizing knowledge and understanding of the disease process while maintaining principles of infection control and safety, i.e. patient/family education, patient transport, charging of procedure, gathering and reporting of patient information, and verifying patients acceptance in the program.
• Competent to apply skills to use, teach others, and troubleshoot specific types of equipment; hemodynamic monitors, pulse oximeter, telemetry system, blood glucose monitor, pacemaker, treadmill, weight, and bikes.
• Will process equipment through infection control procedures for all equipment used within the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab program.
• Conducts an initial interview and creates a patient care plan which becomes an agreed goal with the patient and/or family.
• Collaborates with other health team members to provide a continuum of care for the patients.
• Assures proper preparation and administration of all medications utilized within the program.
• Has a strong knowledge of the physiologic cause and effect of an adverse reaction, able to teach others when needed.
• Competent and can teach in the performance of obtaining ECG tracings with the telemetry system.
• Recognizes arrhythmias and communicates findings, if appropriate.
• Proficient with processing the reports.
• Assists with the gathering of data for process improvement projects within the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab program, i.e., patient education, safety, sentinel events, patient outcome surveys, and other processes to improve the continuum of care for the patient and family.
• Aids in the marketing of the program and volunteers for health fairs when appropriate.
• Assists the Coordinator in the review, development, and edit of policies and procedures to assure compliance with JCAHO guidelines.
• Maintains, orders and evaluates products used within the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab program will make recommendations for change.
• Competent in scheduling procedures, filing, generating physician letters on patient progress, and distribution of reports.
• Completes all computer and chart related duties to ensure proper charging and documentation.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
• Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area

Requirements:

• Formal Education: Associates Degree in Nursing required or other Two Year College equivalent required.
• Majors(s) required.
• Work Experience: >1 years Previous experience preferred.
• Required Licenses and Certifications: Must possess upon hire and maintain
• Current and valid State of Florida license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current BLS through the American Heart Association required.
• Current ACLS through the American Heart Association required.

Full Time RN Benefits:

• Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including: • Benefits Start on Day 1 • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance • 403(b) Retirement Program • Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance • EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits • Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Somos un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y todos los candidatos calificados recibirán consideración por el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.

About Parrish Healthcare:

Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time. Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice. This means a we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.