Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (RN) - Orlando Health

Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (RN)The Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals recovering from cardiovascular conditions, procedures, and cardiac events. This role collaborates closely with cardiologists, exercise physiologists, and the multidisciplinary cardiac rehabilitation team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that promote cardiovascular health, functional recovery, and long-term wellness. The Cardiac Rehab RN is responsible for comprehensive patient assessment, cardiac monitoring, medication management, risk-factor education, exercise supervision, and response to changes in patient condition while promoting safety, confidence, and healthy lifestyle behaviors. The RN also provides ongoing education and support to patients and families, helping individuals achieve their rehabilitation goals in a supportive, evidence-based, and compassionate environment while maintaining Orlando Health's standards of clinical excellence.Schedule: Monday through Friday; 7:00am to 3:30pm OR 8:00am to 4:30pmKey highlights:Direct care for patients before, during, and after cardiac and vascular proceduresMonitoring patient status, interpreting hemodynamics, and responding to emergent situationsAssisting physicians during interventional and diagnostic proceduresMaintaining sterile technique, equipment readiness, and accurate documentationParticipating in on-call coverage as required4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FLOrlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital – a state-of-the-art, seven-story, multi-specialty hospital – will serve as a vital 550,000 square-foot healthcare hub offering:300+ inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds11 operating rooms and four cardiac interventional suitesDedicated labor and delivery services – including a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that will debut shortly after the hospital opensComprehensive cardiovascular, neurology, and oncology servicesAdvanced surgical proceduresOrlando Health is committed to providing benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. Benefits that begin on Day 1 include:Four (4) weeks paid parental leaveDebt-free degrees through our Preferred Education ProgramTuition reimbursement and loan repayment programsBack-up childcare and elder careFertility benefits and adoption assistanceNCLEX reimbursementFree NCPDs for RN licenseFree Kaplan review coursesDedicated RN career counselor and GN Coordinators to develop youSpecialty certifications reimbursementResponsibilities:Essential Functions:Demonstrates critical knowledge, skills, and judgement to care for patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high intensity interventions, and high-level continuous nursing vigilance.Utilizes information and assessment data to anticipate and respond with confidence and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions.Identifies and prioritizes information to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient focused action.Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, etc.Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol.Observes, monitors, and assesses patients' condition, recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious situations and calls Physician or takes preplanned emergency measures when Physician is not immediately available.Assesses patient's needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses.Evaluates the patient's progress toward attaining expected outcomes.Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.Functions as a patient and family advocate.Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit/ department.Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician.Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department's goals and strategies.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs.Coordinates the care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients.Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner meeting all required and regulatory standards.Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.Practices effective problem identification and resolution.Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient's needs and the team member's capabilities and qualifications.Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members.Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients' rights.Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.Other Related Functions:The professional nurse contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuous improvement of the quality of health care practice and organizational outcomes.Participates and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees of nursing practice and performance improvement.Participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.Assumes responsibility for one's own professional development and continuing education.Performs all other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education/Training:Graduate of an approved school of nursing.Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.Licensure/Certification:Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP required for Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU).Experience:1 year experience required