Registered Nurse Cardiopulmonary Rehab- Full Time Days- Nazareth Hospital

Employment Type : Full time Shift : Day Shift Description : Nazareth Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is currently seeking a Full - Time Registered Nurse for our Outpatient Cardiopulmonary Rehab program.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in nursing and a current, valid PA RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications.Qualifications also include : - Previous IP / OP cardiopulmonary rehab experience (preferred).

• Previous telemetry or critical care experience (preferred).- Certification in cardiac rehab (preferred).- Strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmia recognition.
• Strong knowledge of pulmonary diseases, including COPD and interstitial lung disease.- Critical thinking and judgment skills with the ability to evaluate patient response to exercise during testing / intervention.
• Ability to multitask and work well under stress and in an emergency situation.- Ability to work interdependently.- Ability to develop an individualized exercise prescription for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular patients based on clinical results of assessment and / or exercise stress test.
• Ability to evaluate the patient's responses to exercise conditioning.- Strong interpersonal and educational skills required for patient and family education.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of cardiac risk factors and lifestyle modifications.Schedule : Full-time, 9-hour day shift (Monday through Thursday)Responsibilities include : - Evaluate new patients and interpret findings.
• Formulates an individualized exercise program for both low level and high sessions according to established approved protocols.
• Assess risk factors that contribute to cardiac diseases; encourage patient to be an active participant in his / her health care and help patient with modification plan to include diabetes management, HTN care, diet, exercise, depression, stress and smoking cessation.
• Utilizes motivational strategies to promote compliance.- Implements cardiac teaching.- Monitor BP, heart rate and rhythm, blood glucose, and pulse ox, as applicable, before, during, and after each exercise sessions- Extends psychological support to patient and family.
• Documents responses to exercise and other rehab care with each session.- Utilizes research findings to maintain an up-to-date program.
• Functions as a resource person and consultant to other health team members, problem solving, teaching, and recruitment of inpatients and outpatient Cardiopulmonary Rehab patients.
• Implements a corrective action plan as a result of the Quality Review findings.- Evaluates and documents goal attainment and patient response to nursing interventions with each exercise session.
• Alters the plan of care as indicated by evaluation.- Provides progress reports to the physician on evaluation of patient's progress.
• Provide education on cardiac rehab to inpatients after a heart attack, heart failure, or stent placement prior to their discharge.

Provide education to colleagues and providers on benefits- Review / Revise program policies, procedures and protocols to recommend changes to improve / update the program.

• Conducts quarterly QA reports to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the program.- Conducts discharge interview as subjective program evaluation.
• Assists with the registration and scheduling of patients through the EHRThis is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however the organization reserves the right to revise or change qualifications and / or responsibilities as necessary to meet organizational needs.

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