457A-Cardiac Rehab RN PT

 Position Summary

Summary:
Works to limit the physiological and psychological effects of cardiac/pulmonary illness by provision of a safe, therapeutic, high quality program of exercise and education in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Actively promote primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular/pulmonary disease in patient population and community by education and example.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:
Education Required

• Must complete in-house orientation program

• Successful completion of Registered Nurse Program. BS/BA preferred.



Experience And Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Speaks, reads and writes English

• 2 years as registered nurse with experience in CCU, ICU, ER and/or telemetry unit.

• Basic knowledge of nutrition, risk factor modification strategies, counseling techniques, use and development of educational programs and materials.

• Evidence of arrhythmia recognition skills.



License/Certifications

•Current Registered Nurse License in state of NY, BLS, ACLS.

Working Conditions

Other information:
Working Conditions

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn

• Mechanical exercise equipment.

• Frequent standing/walking.

• Sitting in front of a computer for long periods of time.

• Must be able to respond in an expedient manner to patients codes in department.

• Able to assist patents on and off exercise equipment.