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Overview

As a member of the healthcare team, contributes professional knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation patients.

Qualifications

Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: College Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience: Cardiac nursing; Cardiac rehab nursing

Responsibilities

Assists in developing and plan of care and exercise progression for Phase II and Phase III Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation patients.

Assesses patient exercise capability at time of entering the program

Participates in and shares responsibility for patient progress with Exercise Specialist, Pulmonary Therapist and Program Lead

Collaborates with physician and other members of rehabilitation team in the development and coordination of patients plan

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served including an understanding of the principles of growth and development over the life span

Possess the ability to assess the patient’s status and interpret relevant information in order to identify each patient’s age-specific requirements and to deliver the care needed in a manner that is appropriately consistent with the standards, policies and procedures in the area, department and organization

Assessment of patient

Completes Health and History questionnaire on patient

Administers depression screening to be evaluated by Behavioral Health Department

Completes nutrition assessment per dietitian

Obtains pre/post height, weight, BMI body fat, flexibility data

Administers pre/post six-minute walking test

Administers pre/post Cardiopulmonary Rehab quiz

Performs laboratory testing as appropriate

Plans and sets goals

Collaborates with patient and significant other

Identifies patient goals

Identifies strategies to achieve goals

Leads and supervises progression of exercise and education of patients throughout the program

Leads patients in warm-up and cool-down exercises

Monitors patient vitals and tolerance to exercise

Participates in Patient Education

Evaluates patient progress to program and documents accurate patient data

Maintains accurate, clear and concise patient records

Utilizes rating of Perceived Exertion and Perceived Symptom Scales to evaluate tolerance to exercise

Adheres to established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, Quality Improvement Program, safety, Environmental and Infection Control Standards.

Attends orientation which covers theory and practicum relevant to assigned area.

Completes a skills checklist that outlines the specific skills required to meet the nursing care needs of the patient

ttends educational offerings such as safety and infection control as required on a regular basis

eets charting guidelines 90% of the time determined by chart audits.

Participates in education offered to Phase II Cardiopulmonary Rehab patients

Attends staff meetings

Reviews current literature: i.e. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Cardiology, etc.

Provides lifestyle modification and medication education to patients as needed. Assists in exercise prescription development by communicating exercise ability to the exercise specialists. Responds to medical urgencies and emergencies, assessing the patient's condition, utilizing the emergency policies, and recommending treatment at a higher level of care setting.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

_We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected]._

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $30.39per hour - $52.27per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.