RN - Cardiac Rehab at Deborah Heart and Lung Center summary:
The Registered Nurse in Cardiac Rehabilitation is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a safe and effective manner. This role requires a minimum of three years of Registered Nurse experience, with specialized knowledge in cardiac care and critical monitoring equipment. The nurse also acts as an educator and credible role model while contributing to the development of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Service.
Job Details
Description
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Position Summary: The Registered Nurse as a Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse performs the functions of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients. Ensures that Cardiac Rehab is safe, comprehensive, cost-effective and medically appropriate for individual patients. Contribute to the development of Cardiac Rehabilitation Service by acting as a credible role model, educator, and an expert clinician, using current research and evidence-based practice.
Experience
Required: Minimum 3-5 years Cardiac Rehab nursing preferred.
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Education
Required: Minimum of 1 year RN experience in a Cardiology ICU/Critical Care setting with a total of 3 years of prior RN experience
Preferred: 3 years of Cardiac Rehab RN experience
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License and Credentials
Required: Current New Jersey License as a Registered Nurse. Approval of credentials and clinical privileges per Center procedure.
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Skills
Required: Maintain required continuing education credits, maintain current CPR and ACLS certification. Computer proficiency. Proficient in using Electrocardiograph (ECG) machine, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, scales, Height stick, Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation, Resuscitation equipment including a defibrillator.
HOURS: Full-time , 80 hours per pay period
EOE
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Licenses & Certifications
Keywords:
Cardiac Rehabilitation, Registered Nurse, Patient Care, Critical Care Nursing, Cardiology, Health Education, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient Assessment, Nursing License, ACLS Certification