Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab, PRN

Position SummaryIdentifies risk factors and designs specialized strength and conditioning programs for patients. Teaches patients on the proper exercise techniques. Educates patient and family members on proper techniques for transitioning from a hospital-based fitness program to a safe and effective home exercise program. An exercise specialist has an advanced knowledge of exercise physiology, nutrition, risk modification strategies, counseling techniques and uses of behavioral change programs and technologies as applied to cardiac rehab/secondary prevention services and defined in the AACVPR Core Competencies position statement. Knowledge of and applies current Nursing Theory appropriate to the age of patients served, follows Standards of Care and Standards of Practice to deliver care, utilizes principles of Strategic Quality Management, maintains a safe environment of care, directs and delegates assignments to other staff, contributes to a collaborative practice with other disciplines, and behaves and practices in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of the Organization. The registered nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The registered nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.Experience:Minimum Required Experience: N/APreferred Experience: 2+ YearsEducation:Minimum Required Education: AssociatesPreferred Education: Bachelors- BSNLicenses:Minimum Required Licenses: RN-KansasPreferred Licenses: N/ACertifications:Minimum Required Certifications: BLSPreferred Certifications: ACLS, PALS, BTLS