Cardiac Rehab RN
Position Summary To provide quality patient care while following all the standards of care and maintaining a safe environment for individuals with both known and a strong potential risk for developing cardiac disease. General Responsibility Formally responsible for providing input into policies associated with the job's purpose and essential responsibilities. Evaluation of physical changes, vital signs and weight gain which require follow-up care or treatment; evaluation patient's tolerance and the need to advance or decrease exercise METS; evaluate cardiac monitor for life-threatening changes; and evaluate new potential participant's readiness to enter the Cardiac Rehab program. Requirements Recognition of life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias; cardiac disease knowledge, which includes normal and abnormal findings and treatments; exercise prescription for various disease and physical restrictions; education material to share with public and participants; insurance requirements; and Quinton Monitoring System's and procedure, troubleshooting of equipment, use of ACLS equipment. Ability to use Quinton telemetry monitoring system, general office equipment, Quinton Treadmill, Schwinn Airdyne, Nu-Step, arm ergometer, portable O2, and ability to use AS400. Two- to four-year RN degree; currently licensed in the state of Missouri; ACLS/BLS required. Experience in critical care and with cardiac rhythms preferred. View other Job Opportunities, or Apply Now! |
