Lifestyle Enhancement - Cardiac Rehab RN

Job Description

Job Description

This position is casual with varying hours. This is a non-union position for a Cardiac Rehabilitation RN. The position reports to the Director of Wellness Services. 

Qualifications:

• Current nursing license in the State of Ohio required
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
• Cardiac Rehab or Cardiopulmonary experience required.
• Competent in telemetry monitoring and identification of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias
• Current BLS and ACLS certification 
• Member of AACVPR/will complete within 1 year of hire

Responsibility:

• Patient assessment, treatment plan, education and exercise session supervision
• Documents daily sessions, progress reports, and individualized treatments
• Assistance with Cardiac Rehab, Pulmonary Rehab, CORE, and clinical exercise programs.
• Attend LaCross Cardiac Rehab Comprehensive Training Workshop if no previous experience in exercise physiology techniques after hire.
• Mastery of the AACVPR Core Competencies, which include advanced knowledge of exercise physiology, nutrition, risk factor modification strategies, counseling techniques, and uses of behavioral change programs and technologies as applied to Cardiac Rehab and Secondary Prevention Services.
• Ensures correct charging practices
• Compiles and distributes documentation to health information systems for permanent medical record. 
• Assists with the compilation and reporting of outcome measurements as required by current regulatory standards
• All other duties as assigned