at ROCHELLE COMMUNITY HOSP ASSN7 in Rochelle, Illinois, United States
Job Description
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION: Rochelle Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All offers are contingent upon successful passing of a post-offer substance testing, positive reference checks and background check and your ability to establish your employment eligibility in the United States. No sponsorship is available for this position.
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Position Summary
The Cardiac Rehab RN evaluates Cardiac patients and formulates a nursing plan of care; implements the plan; evaluates the patient’s and families nursing care needs and provides health educational needs for patients. Manages patient care assignments; demonstrates professional and clinical competence; provides age specific care; supports program compliance and maintenance of all records and logs; provides daily clinical nursing services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Desire to work within a comprehensive health care team.
Commitment to a healthy lifestyle as a model for participants and staff.
Serves as a resource to members of the clinical team in understanding the needs of the patient population.
Responsible for Initial assessment of the participant and assists in the development of the plan of care.
Supervise exercise session, monitoring participants for inappropriate responses to exercise. Responsible for blood pressure checks on all participants’ pre and post exercise making appropriate referrals and/or recommendations to the participant, other staff and the Medical Director.
Reports and significant participant conditions to the physician supervising the program immediately. Initiates ACLS measures and/or emergency care according to Hospital Policy.
Leads participant education sessions in all areas of nursing expertise.
Perform scanning of Holter Monitor recordings.
Perform necessary paperwork for participant record keeping and billing.
Maintain required training and/or education per hospital guidelines.
Follow and maintain all lawful safety, health requirements and regulations, and follow protocols for required protective equipment for peers, patients and community.
Promptly report safety issues such hazardous conditions, job-related injury or illness, and seek guidance or treatment.
Adheres to all professional standards, policies and procedures, federal/state/local requirements and regulatory organizations.
Maintains strict confidentiality of patient and records.
Portrays a professional and positive attitude for peers, patients and community.
Maintain required training and/or education per hospital guidelines.
Follow and maintain all lawful safety, health requirements and regulations, and follow protocols for required protective equipment for peers, patients and community.
Promptly report safety issues such hazardous conditions, job-related injury or illness, and seek guidance or treatment.
Adheres to all professional standards, policies and procedures, federal/state/local requirements and regulatory organizations.
Maintains strict confidentiality of patient and records.
Portrays a professional and positive attitude for peers, patients and community.
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
A strong command of knowledge required to manage Cardiac and Pulmonary patients.
Ability to navigate and effectively utilize the software and technology used in the department.
Good communication skills and ability to work independently
Ability to use proper body mechanics when lifting, pushing and pulling
Ability to work with equipment
Keeps current in the field of Cardiac Rehabilitation through journals, in-services, and conferences.
Understands and applies emergency plan and procedures
Maintains a neat and safe work area; removes and/or reports any equipment malfunctions.
Checks emergency supplies and equipment for proper function and adequate supply on a regular basis.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
Associate or Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of... For full info follow application link.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
