Cardiac Rehabilitation RN

• Performs daily QC per department protocols and policy.
• Applies telemetry monitor per protocol and interpret appropriate rhythm.
• Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning in accordance with exercise standards, regulatory requirements and credentialing requirements.
• Completes/updates Individual treatment plan per CMS guidelines and makes adjustments to plan of care as per physician.
• Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment and/or performance of exercise routines.
• Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
• Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
• Calculate MET level and THR for each participant and advance as appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic ECG and rhythms and be able to interpret, and adjust, exercise session accordingly.
• Demonstrate ability to monitor BP, HR, ECG Rhythm and understand appropriate response to exercise.
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients in cardiac rehabilitation.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.
• Educates cardiac rehabilitation participants, or community groups regarding exercise or fitness topics.
• Maintains accurate QC logs, service records, etc.
• Completes all work before clocking out and leaving.
• Understands and practices proper use of all equipment.
• Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
• Interacts professionally with patient, family, co-workers and physicians.
• Documents appropriately in telemetry monitor system and is able to troubleshoot problems, concerns that arise.
• Communicates to physician/provider any patient concerns and issues and adjusts plan of care appropriately.

Requirements:

• Graduate of Accredited Registered Nurse Program, current Nebraska Registered Nursed licensure
• Cardiac Rehab Experience preferred but not required
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• 1-2 years clinical experience required, with 1-2 years of experience working with cardiac patients on coronary care or telemetry unit preferred.