Registered Nurse-Cardiac Rehab

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Office Hours: Monday-Friday Days 0700-1530 7246 Janus Park Drive Liverpool, New York: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Administers nursing care to cardiopulmonary patients; includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care in coordination with the physician. Provides patient/family education and counseling for identified risk factors and develops life-style modifications pertaining to cardiopulmonary disease and related health issues. Supervises other health care members (i.e. exercise physiologists, interns etc.). When needed, triages patients. Problem solves with staff, physicians, patients, families and ancillary departments. Initiates emergency procedures (including cardiopulmonary resuscitation) according to policy. Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patient records. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function and strives to manage situations in a reduced risk manner and promote patient safety. Assumes job responsibilities of other team members during their absence. Provides input for program maintenance and development. -...