Cardiac Rehab Nurse

Job description

Job Summary:

nSUNY Upstate Medical is in search of a highly motivated Cardiac Rehab RN who will be responsible for exercise monitoring, education, and assessment of patients enrolled in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. They function to facilitate and deliver quality care and rehabilitation therapy to patients with select Cardiac diagnosis and events.

nDuties/Responsibilities but not limited to:

nnnResponsibilities include performing patient assessments, running patient exercise sessions, performing in-patient assessments for future referrals to the program, teaching patient education classes; set up exercise sessions and equipment.

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nnMaintains consistency of patient care in an unpredictably changing environment by making nursing decisions based on interpretation of facts and experience.

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nnAssesses patient status upon entry into program and throughout enrollment and document in a clear, concise, legible, and accurate manner.

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nnAssists medical director in following through with individualized exercise prescriptions and providing education and support for Cardiac rehabilitation patients (including taking and recording vital signs and documentation of exercise sessions in recording system) and collaboratively work as a team member of the HVC and promote staff and patient satisfaction.

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nnMaintains statistics for department, provides data to hospital departments as needed.

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nnDemonstrates effective, professional, polite, friendly and courteous oral and written communication in all team, visitor and patient interactions.

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nnPerforms responsibilities associated with clinical operations of the Cardiac Rehab Program.

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n nMinimum Qualifications:

nAssociate's degree in Nursing or equivalent, NYS RN licensure with a minimum of 2 years acute care post licensure nursing experience (preferably in cardiac care).

nCPR/BLS certification required by the time of appointment.

nExcellent written/oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.

nPreferred Qualifications:

nACLS certification preferred but not required. If no ACLS will need to obtain within 6 months of hire.

nExperience in Cardiac Care with telemetry.

nWork Days:

nMonday - Friday, Days-Flexible

nMessage to Applicants:

nIn return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding care you’ll receive:

nnnGenerous paid time off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days.

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nnChoice of several outstanding Health Insurance Benefits.

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nnWell-being plans that include Adoption Assistance, Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

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nnRetirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans.

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n nRecruitment Office: Human Resources

Worksite address

syracuse, NY, 13235, US

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