RN - CPRH Cardiac Rehab

Overview

As a member of the healthcare team, contributes professional knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation patients.
Qualifications

Certifications:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
American Heart Association (AHA)
American Heart Association (AHA);
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
American Heart Association (AHA)
American Heart Association (AHA);
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR),

Education:

College Diploma:
Nursing,

Work Experience:

Cardiac nursing;
Cardiac rehab nursing
Responsibilities

Assists in developing and plan of care and exercise progression for Phase II and Phase III Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation patients. Assesses patient exercise capability at time of entering the program Participates in and shares responsibility for patient progress with Exercise Specialist, Pulmonary Therapist and Program Lead Collaborates with physician and other members of rehabilitation team in the development and coordination of patients plan Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served including an understanding of the principles of growth and development over the life span Possess the ability to assess the patient’s status and interpret relevant information in order to identify each patient’s age-specific requirements and to deliver the care needed in a manner that is appropriately consistent with the standards, policies and procedures in the area, department and organization Assessment of patient Completes Health and History questionnaire on patient Administers depression screening to be evaluated by Behavioral Health Department Completes nutrition assessment per dietitian Obtains pre/post height, weight, BMI body fat, flexibility data Administers pre/post six-minute walking test Administers pre/post Cardiopulmonary Rehab quiz Performs laboratory testing as appropriate Plans and sets goals Collaborates with patient and significant other Identifies patient goals Identifies strategies to achieve goals Leads and supervises progression of exercise and education of patients throughout the program Leads patients in warm-up and cool-down exercises Monitors patient vitals and tolerance to exercise Participates in Patient Education Evaluates patient progress to program and documents accurate patient data Maintains accurate, clear and concise patient records Utilizes rating of Perceived Exertion and Perceived Symptom Scales to evaluate tolerance to exercise Adheres to established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, Quality Improvement Program, safety, Environmental and Infection Control Standards.

Attends orientation which covers theory and practicum relevant to assigned area. Completes a skills checklist that outlines the specific skills required to meet the nursing care needs of the patient ttends educational offerings such as safety and infection control as required on a regular basis eets charting guidelines 90% of the time determined by chart audits. Participates in education offered to Phase II Cardiopulmonary Rehab patients Attends staff meetings Reviews current literature: i.e. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Cardiology, etc.

Provides lifestyle modification and medication education to patients as needed. Assists in exercise prescription development by communicating exercise ability to the exercise specialists. Responds to medical urgencies and emergencies, assessing the patient‘s condition, utilizing the emergency policies, and recommending treatment at a higher level of care setting.
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