Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehab

About the role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Responsibilities

• Establish, organize, direct, and implement the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in accordance with Federal, State, and local guidelines.
• Evaluate and treat patients with a wide variety of cardiac disabilities in an outpatient setting, helping to achieve risk factor reduction in cardiovascular disease using therapeutic exercises, activities, and educational classes.
• Document all patient care appropriately in the medical record to comply with department policies and JCAHO requirements.
• Orient and perform initial assessment of participants in the cardiac rehabilitation program.
• Develop plans of care for new participants.
• Document initial assessment and daily participant information and progress.
• Lead and/or delegate participant education sessions based on staff expertise and identified participant needs.
• Develop and maintain current educational materials for patient education.
• Assess participants pre-, during, and post-exercise.
• Supervise exercise sessions and/or delegate based on staff experience.
• Obtain monthly required approval of individualized treatment plans from program medical director, per Medicare guidelines.
• Monitor participants for inappropriate or abnormal responses to exercise.
• Make appropriate referrals and/or recommendations to participants, the participant’s personal physician, and/or program Medical Director as needed or as requested by patients.
• Report any significant participant conditions (dysrhythmias, abnormal blood pressure response, change in participant’s status, etc.) immediately to the physician supervising the program.
• Initiate ACLS measures and/or emergency care according to facility policy.
• Check AED equipment and other emergency supplies and equipment for proper function and adequate supply per facility policy.
• Set up and supervise emergency drills and mock codes on a routine basis, giving appropriate feedback and constructive criticism where appropriate.
• Optimize reimbursement for cardiac rehabilitation services through effective communication with all cardiac rehabilitation staff, including support and/or office staff.
• Coordinate and/or maintain Continuous Quality Improvement program and participate in or delegate participation in quality reporting program per facility policy.
• Maintain current knowledge in the field of cardiac rehabilitation through resources including but not limited to: cardiac rehabilitation literature, in-services, continuing education courses and/or conferences.
• Coordinate any routinely occurring meetings, including organizing and planning guest speakers, education, food, and/or public communications.

Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• All RNs hired and do not currently hold a BSN will be expected to demonstrate enrollment in a bachelor’s prepared nursing program within 4 years of hire.
• BSN must be completed within 10 years.
• RNs licensed on or before 12/19/17 are/remain exempt from this requirement.

Experience

• Minimum 1-year relevant cardiac experience, preferred.

Licensure/Certifications

• Current NYS License as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification within 6 months from date of hire.

Skills

• Interacting with People
• Communication
• Coaching
• Counseling
• Customer Service
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Creative Thinking
• Multi-Tasking
• Time Management
• Clinical Skills
• Computer Skills
• Supervise Others
• Reading/Writing/Comprehension

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Occasional: balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, stooping, visual acuity (color, depth, perception).
• Frequent: typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, standing, talking, walking.
• Constant: seeing/monitor/computer use, fit testing.

Hazards

• Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure.

Working Conditions

• Occasional extreme temperatures.

Travel

• No travel required.

Bonus

• RN (excluding management) sign-on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $20,000 for full time.
• LPN sign-on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $10,000 for full time.
• Eligible Employers: A.O. Fox Hospital, Bassett Medical Center, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, O'Connor Hospital, Valley Health Services and Valley Residential Services.

Pay

• Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
• Pay Range: $37.49/Hr. – $56.24/Hr.