Cardiac Rehabilitation PRN

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Schedule: PRN Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 9100 W 74TH ST City: SHAWNEE MISSION State: Kansas Postal Code: 66204 Job Description:

Cardiac Rehabilitation PRN Responsible for the planning and implementation of outpatient cardiac rehab and education programs for adult and geriatric populations. This position manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process in alignment with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This role entails direct patient care, including telemetry monitoring, recording of vital signs, management of medical problems and emergencies, and providing education and counseling. Assesses and evaluates patients' cognitive, social, functional, and psychological status and develops and implements cardiac rehabilitation treatment plans. Additionally, performs cardiac monitoring, instructs patients on proper use of exercise equipment, adjusts exercise prescriptions as indicated, and assesses patients' response to exercise. Responsibilities for this role include communicating with telemetry and nursing to mobilize patients for Phase I Cardiac Rehab, reviewing charts, teaching home programs, assessing and screening patients for cardiac rehab, and providing education to patients and their families. Develops and manages program policy and procedures, facilitating delivery of care, and ensuring adherence to the Corporate Compliance Plan and all rules and regulations of the applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

Work Hours/Shifts:

• PRN positions are days only

• Coverage would be: MWF 7-5:30. 10-hour shifts.

• No call

• No weekends

• No holidays

Job Responsibilities:

• Advises patients on anticipated gains and possible risks associated with the program, obtaining prerequisite written order diagnostics and informed consent.

• Develops individualized, result-oriented care plans in collaboration with clients and referring physicians.

• Evaluates new cardiac patients to obtain accurate medical history, identify cardiopulmonary risk factors, and determine psychosocial disease manifestation.

• Provides clerical/housekeeping duties such as: follows department policies for cleaning of equipment, maintains supply of exercise programs and documentation forms for cardiac rehab, listens to answering machines and return calls, inventories equipment and supplies monthly, and floats to other sites as needed.

• Assists with development of cardiac rehab policies and procedures.

• Recognizes and responds to changes in patient condition, alerting physicians as necessary, and respond promptly to emergency situations.

• Other duties as assigned. Completes assigned data collection, document patient outcomes, and demonstrate progress towards benchmarks.

• Documents in accordance with insurance guidelines and post charges accurately in Cerner/series.

• Performs ongoing patient assessments, including monitoring EKG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, breath sounds, incisions, and signs of congestive heart failure.

• Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, maintaining knowledge of development and treatment needs for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

• Provides formal and informal instruction in rehabilitation concepts, focusing on cardiac anatomy, proper nutrition, medication usage, physical retraining, and lifestyle modification.

• Motivates patients and guides the rehabilitation process, modifying programs according to individual progress.

Education:

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]

• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 1+ years related experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range:

$32.50 - $60.45 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.