Registered Nurse; RN - Pulmonary & Cardiac Rehab - PRN

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pulmonary & Cardiac Rehab - PRN

Configured at Med Star Health, the Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation nurse evaluates and treats clients within their scope of practice, including intake, exercise, education, and counseling following departmental policies and procedures. The nurse assesses effectiveness of interventions, documents according to established standards, responds quickly and effectively to medical emergencies in a clinic setting, and may assist with scheduling, clerical tasks, and quality improvement monitoring.

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Communicates patient’s clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format. Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patient’s medical record.
• Completes timely initial and ongoing patient assessments, considering the physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and developmental needs for patients and families. Based on the assessment of physical, emotional, biophysical, and spiritual needs, provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes. Incorporates the principles of patient-centered care.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Monitors patient medical conditions, intervenes using critical thinking and nursing skill, and reports patient changes to appropriate personnel. Demonstrates patient and family advocacy by providing emotional support during the crisis of illness.
• Identifies educational and health teaching needs of patients and families. Develops, implements, and evaluates health teaching programs to meet the identified needs.
• In collaboration with the patient, family, and other members of the healthcare team, systematically develops, revises, and coordinates the patient’s plan of care. Formulates nursing diagnoses as necessary, evaluates the patient’s response to treatment and progress toward identified goals, and revises plan of care as appropriate. Facilitates collaboration among other health team members fostering effective communication.
• In coordinating the delivery of patient care, delegates activities to unlicensed staff in accordance with system policies, principles of Patient-Centered Care, and the Maryland Nurse Practice Act.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patient comfort measures during procedures. Identifies potential and actual patient safety issues and acts accordingly per hospital and unit policy and procedure.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

• 3‑4 years experience in a cardio/pulmonary rehab, acute care, critical care or emergency department nursing required.

• RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in Maryland required.
• CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (BLS and NRP) from AHA or American Red Cross within 90 days required.
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days required.
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

This position has a hiring range of $35.68 – $64.71 per hour.

Employment Type:

Part‑time.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level.