Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse - PD

Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse - PD page is loaded## Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse - PDlocations: Salinas, CAtime type: Per Diemposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: SVH-102867**It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!***We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.*## ## Department:Radiology RNsWorks under the supervision of the Director. The Cardiac Rehab Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act. She/he will individualize patient care based upon the age appropriate and developmental needs and will accept responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the plan of care. Collaborates with physicians, patient/families and members of the health care team in delivering a plan of care. Utilizes positive communication skills. May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.**Primary Duties:*** Completes nursing assessment of patient, and documents appropriately into patient record.* Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of patient, age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.* Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in developing a plan of care.* Provides, delegates, and coordinates the plan of care.* Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning.* Initiates, manages, and participates in patient/family teaching.* Demonstrates implementation skills in accordance with Policies and Procedures.* Evaluates and updates patient’s response to plan of care.* Maintains professional standards by participating in inservices, committees, and performance improvement activities, etc.* Facilitates physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of the patient.* Utilizes positive communication skills to affect conflict resolution and teamwork.* Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment, and supplies.* Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.* Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or unit activities.* Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her unit.* Acts as preceptor and charge nurse as assigned.* Actively participate in achieving departmental goals.* Will participate in following hospital course of all Phase I patients.* Responsible for physical assessment within scope of practice of cardiac rehabilitation patients while they are in the program.* Responsible for being the Code Blue Team Leader.* Responsible for dispensing medication.* Responsible for accurately and timely communication to other staff, patients, and physicians regarding the patient’s program, progress, orders and treatment.* Will prepare necessary progress notes on the Q-Tel RMS System.* Agrees to flex up hours during other staff vacations, attendance to education programs, or meetings due to nature of small closed unit.* Cardiac Rehab RN is a role model for patients.**Job Requirements:****Education:** Associates of Science in nursing (ASN) required, BSN preferred.**Licensure:** Licensed as a RN in the State of California. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. Current ACLS card.**Experience:** Minimum of two (2) years experience related to the care of the cardiac patient. Must have successfully completed SVMH Pharmacology test. Work requires knowledge acquired through pursuit of CE’s related to Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Prescription, Cardiovascular Conditioning, Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Cardiac Risk Factors and Modifications and Secondary Prevention Strategies for CAD. Substantial knowledge of: Cardiac Risk Factors and Treatment and current principles, theories and practices related to Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention of CAD. Must have at least one (1) year experience in CCU or post-intervention PCI or CABG care. Candidates selected for hire will be required to successfully complete a Pharmacology and EKG Test.**Pay Range:** The hourly rate for this position is $89.37 - $103.45. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.**Job Specifications:**● Union: CNA### ### ● Work Shift: Day Shift### ### ● FTE: 0.0### ### ● Scheduled Hours: 0*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!* #J-18808-Ljbffr