Location:CHA Everett Hospital
Work Days:Mon,Wed,Fri
Category:Registered Nurse
Department:CHA Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center
Job Type: Part Time
Work Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 24
Union Name: MNA Everett
Department Summary:
The Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine department at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) specializes in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of pulmonary conditions such as asthma, COPD, emphysema, and lung nodules, in addition to various sleep disorders. Their team of medical professionals provides expert care for both urgent and chronic conditions, serving patients in both hospital and outpatient settings.
Position Summary:
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse, in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, addresses the comprehensive needs of patients across the spectrum of wellness, acute illness, chronic disease management, disability, and end-of-life care. Employing a systematic nursing process, the Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse conducts problem-focused assessments of patient concerns within clinic and telephonic environments. Practice is consistently aligned with the standards set forth by the Massachusetts State Nursing Act and Cambridge Health Alliance's defined Registered Nurse roles, responsibilities, and competencies.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates patient treatment plan between referring physician, program medical director, cardiologist, and multidisciplinary team
Utilizes the results of evidence-based research to improve clinical outcomes
Performs initial assessment of patient upon admission to program and follows progress through discharge
Document patient progress and maintain accurate medical records.
Reviews and tracks patient's goals
Monitors patient's cardiovascular status during exercise sessions, reports any untoward symptoms to physician/ program medical director
Communicates patient status change or progress to referring physician
Works with multidisciplinary team to assess risk factor profile and provide weekly education to Cardiac Rehab patients
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Adhere to hospital policies and procedures, including infection control protocols.
Stay updated on current trends and advancements in cardiac care.
Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Previous experience in a cardiac rehab program preferred
Strong cardiac background, arrhythmia detection. EKG Interpretation
Work experience in ICU, step down, and/or telemetry specialty preferred
Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited RN program required. BSN Preferred
BLS and ACLS Required
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.