RN Cardiac Rehabilitation- SIGN ON BONUS

Position Summary

Provides quality nursing care to the patient through the application of the nursing process, adaptive exercise therapy and disease management tools using evidence based practice, focusing on excellent outcomes and patient experience within the framework of Shared Governance.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Facilitate and Coordinate Total Care
• Documentation of Care
• Education/counseling of patient and family
• Patient Advocate
• Maintain Patient safety
• Maintain Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Required: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or currently enrolled in a BSN program is required
• Required: Two years or more of ICU/CCU experience or 3 years minimum telemetry experience required
• Preferred: One or more years of experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
• License, Registry or Certification: Current New Jersey RN licensure and American Heart Association BCLS & ACLS certification, ANCC certified as Cardiac/Vascular Specialist or must sit for exam within one year of hire
• Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Cardiac/pulmonary and Diabetic Disease management; IV therapy, basic arrhythmia interpretation, basic computer skills. Must pass annual clinical competency based program and mandated in-service education
• Preferred: Knowledge/practice of readiness to change strategies and motivational interviewing for effective communication skills in patient teaching and counseling

Benefits

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.