What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse, Staff - Cardiac Rehab position at Licking Memorial Hospital?
CARDIOLOGY NURSE
(Cardiac Rehabilitation)
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary
A clinically competent registered professional nurse who delivers patient care through the nursing process, including assessment, planning and delivery of car, patient education and delegation of nursing car. Accountable to the patient and family for care provided and to the patient care supervisor/manager for the totality of performance.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates competency in ACLS.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of arrhythmia management.
- Understands the user of department defibrillators.
- Is able to conduct a complete patient assessment that includes patient's needs for cardiovascular wellness and establishes goals and a care plan.
- Is able to implement a plan of care with ongoing evaluation.
- Includes patient's family and significant others in plan of care.
- Follows AACVPR guidelines.
- Establishes process improvement indicators and improves patient outcomes.
Requirements
- ACLS certification month 6 months of hire.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Must have previous experience in a cardiac care environment.
- Willingness to cross-train in other areas within Cardiovascular Services.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical
history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.
