What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Cardiac Rehab position at CommonSpirit Health?
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds 48 licensed critical care beds 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center the Lauren Small Children's Center including the area's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Family Care Center a Level II NICU the Sarvanand Heart and Brain Center with Kern County's first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1956. Click here to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.
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Responsibilities
Performs duties in support of and in compliance with the performance improvement plan Joint Commission and other licensing accrediting and regulatory agencies. Provides the professional care necessary to achieve the goals of the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program; the achievement and maintenance of optimal physical and psychological functions in patients with coronary heart and pulmonary disease. Serves as a role model of cardiac and pulmonary fitness by integrating the role components of clinician teacher and consultant.
Qualifications
Minimum of two years experience in cardiovascular nursing.
Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications. Baccalaureate degree preferred.
CA RN BLS and ACLS. Achieve Cardiac Rehab Certification within 18 months of hire for Cardiac Rehab Nurse.
Advanced knowledge of Coronary Artery Disease Anatomy and Physiology risk factor identification lifestyle modification basic dysrhythmia knowledge excellent communication / collaboration skills basic computer skills must be able to interact with patients have educational expertise and have one on one and group skills. Cardiac Rehab experience is preferred.
