Cardiac Rehabilitation RN

  • Kearney Regional Medical Center
  • Kearney, NE
  • Cardiac Rehab
  • Non-Bedside Nursing
  • Day shift
  • Part-time
  • Onsite Only
  • Req #: 29705
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The Cardiac Rehabilitation RN is accountable and responsible for providing comprehensive cardiac rehabilitative services to patients referred to the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and Primary/Secondary Cardiac Disease Prevention Programs.
 
  • Performs daily QC per department protocols and policy.
  • Applies telemetry monitor per protocol and interpret appropriate rhythm.
  • Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning in accordance with exercise standards, regulatory requirements and credentialing requirements.
  • Completes/updates Individual treatment plan per CMS guidelines and makes adjustments to plan of care as per physician.
  • Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment and/or performance of exercise routines.
  • Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
  • Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
  • Calculate MET level and THR for each participant and advance as appropriate.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic ECG and rhythms and be able to interpret, and adjust, exercise session accordingly.
  • Demonstrate ability to monitor BP, HR, ECG Rhythm and understand appropriate response to exercise.   
  • Responsible for the care and safety of patients in cardiac rehabilitation.
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.
  • Educates cardiac rehabilitation participants, or community groups regarding exercise or fitness topics.
  • Maintains accurate QC logs, service records, etc.
  • Completes all work before clocking out and leaving.
  • Understands and practices proper use of all equipment.
  • Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
  • Interacts professionally with patient, family, co-workers and physicians.
  • Documents appropriately in telemetry monitor system and is able to troubleshoot problems, concerns that arise.
  • Communicates to physician/provider any patient concerns and issues and adjusts plan of care appropriately.

Requirements:

  • Graduate of Accredited Registered Nurse Program, current Nebraska Registered Nursed licensure
  • Cardiac Rehab Experience preferred but not required
  • Current BLS certification required.
  • ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
  • 1-2 years clinical experience required, with 1-2 years of experience working with cardiac patients on coronary care or telemetry unit preferred.
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