Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator

US Heart and Vascular is needing a Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator to join our team at Orion Medical in Houston, TX Position Summary The 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 & Duties Program Coordination Coordinates 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 Care Performs comprehensive initial and ongoing nursing assessments.

Obtains and documents:

Medical history

Cardiovascular diagnoses

Surgical and procedural history

Medication profiles

Risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Psychosocial assessments

Functional capacity measurements

Develops 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 Safety Monitors 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 Coaching Provides individualized and group education regarding:

Coronary artery disease

Heart failure

Hypertension Hyperlipidemia Diabetes  management

Weight management

Smoking cessation

Stress reduction

Medication adherence

Exercise and physical activity

Heart-healthy nutrition

Uses motivational interviewing techniques to:

Promote lifestyle modification

Improve patient engagement

Enhance program completion rates

Support long-term behavioral change

Physician and Community Relations Maintains 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 Management Participates in quality improvement activities.

Tracks, analyzes, and reports key performance indicators, including:

Program enrollment

Attendance rates

Completion rates

Functional capacity improvement

Blood pressure control

Weight management outcomes

Patient satisfaction metrics

Assists with preparation of quarterly and annual program reports.

Compliance and Accreditation Ensures compliance with:

Medicare and commercial payer requirements

State nursing regulations

Program policies and procedures

Applicable accreditation standards

Maintains 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 required

Experience with CMS Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation programs is preferred but not required

Why Choose Us?

Comprehensive benefits package

Monday-Friday scheduleCME allowance

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