RN-Cardiac Rehab PRN

Job Description

RN-Cardiac Rehab PRN -

Twin County Regional Healthcare

Description

One or more years recent experience in cardiac rehabilitation, ICU or Emergency Department.

Experience and proficiency with EKG monitoring/dysrhythmia recognition and treatment.

Current BLS and ACLS certification.

Commitment to a healthy lifestyle as a model for participants and staff.

Desire to work within a comprehensive health care team (team player/good communication skills).

Performs functions of a registered nurse, uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients.

Supervises patient sessions in Director’s absence.

Participates in continuing education programs, in‑services and seminars to maintain competency in cardiovascular care and cardiac rehabilitation.

Professionalism—applies knowledge to practice through participation in performance improvement activities and application of nursing research/outcomes.

Demonstrates flexibility in response to new and improved work processes.

Maintains EOC standards by knowing and following procedures in emergency management, hazardous material management, life safety, fire safety, infection control and security.

Complies with regulatory requirements and The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Works as scheduled, without unplanned absences. Arrives on time and ready to work.

Productivity—ensures completion of assigned workloads and moves to unassigned work at own initiative.

Performs clerical tasks such as patient scheduling, phone calls, faxing, medical records, submitting charges, etc.

Conducts basic patient education/counseling sessions relating to cardiac risk factor identification and behavior modification.

Communicates effectively to co‑workers, medical staff, ancillary departments and customers to promote a collaborative and cooperative environment.

Completes/attends all required in‑services and unit staff meetings.

Keeps patient records/charting in compliance with The Joint Commission and Medicare standards.

Develops, implements, and evaluates plan of care including accurate assessment, EKG/vital signs interpretation, appropriate exercise, psychosocial and patient education.

Working knowledge of hospital technology, i.e. the PYXIS medication delivery system, data order entry system, EKG telemetry monitoring system, computer and other electronic devices.

Standing, sitting, walking, bending (45‑90 degree angles) are required.

Demonstrates proper, safe use of all equipment, assists and “spot” patients during the use of this equipment.

Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

Must be able to read technical information, must possess basic mathematical skills and computer skills, must be able to write legibly and coherently, must speak clear and fluent English, must have visual acuity.

Must have own reliable transportation. Must have ability to travel when necessary, including overnight trips to engage in educational training and/or promotional and networking events.

Must be able to interact and work positively with all types of people and all age groups.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.