About ChristianaCare:
ChristianaCare is the one of the Mid Atlantic's largest academic health care providers and consists of 3 campuses: Wilmington, Newark and Union at Cecil County. Through our values of love and excellence, ChristianaCare is consistently identified as a regional center of excellence for cardiology, cancer and women's health services and ranked by US News & World as Best Hospital.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Coordinates Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation practitioner assignments and resources. Works closely with other members of the health care team to coordinate Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation care needs. Makes daily determination of appropriate staffing levels. Is a resource to Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehab staff, nursing, physicians and others on departmental policies and procedures. Creates and maintains budget. Initiates and completes hiring process into the Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation department. Is responsible for compiling and submitting documentation for American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary recertification for each of the Outpatient CR/PR facilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Exercise Physiologist, Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist
- Must be licensed and maintain licensing as a Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist.
- Bachelor’s degree in a Health-related field required, Master’s Degree in a Health-related field and or Business Administration preferred.
- 5 years’ experience Managing Cardiac / Pulm. Rehab Services
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of current trends in Cardiac/Pulm. Rehab and be willing to discuss these trends with co-workers and other health professionals.
- Knowledge of JC requirements and standards.
- Knowledge of body systems and specific knowledge of cardiac & pulmonary systems.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to operate, maintain and conduct routine troubleshooting techniques on various types of Cardiac /Pulm. Rehabilitation equipment.
- Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions including medical emergencies.
- Ability to discuss and develop patient therapy goals with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Must be licensed and maintain licensing as a Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist.
- Some travel required as needed to meet/consult and assist at multiple CCHS sites of service.