3306679 - Per Diem

STAFF NURSE- CARDIAC REHAB/ PER DIEM/ DAY SHIFT / FOXBORO MA

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Cardiac Rehabilitation RN is a registered nurse with specialized knowledge and skills in clinical cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation and who provides support in the overall clinical operations and care of patients within the Cardiac Rehabilitation program for Brigham and Womenrsquo;s Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Services. The Cardiac Rehabilitation RN works in collaboration with the programrsquo;s Program Director, Administrative Director, Medical Director, and the Cardiac Rehab clinical and administrative team.

In collaboration with designated Cardiac Rehabilitation team members, the RN provides daily management of selected patients which includes assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care Organization

1. Provide direct care, counseling, and education to patients in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
2. Maintain and monitor emergency equipment as outlined in BWH Cardiac Rehabilitation policies.
3. Perform physical examinations, functional assessments, and provides preventive health interventions appropriate to patient needs.
4. Review and assess appropriate lab and diagnostic tests.
5. Consult with patient care team to ensure appropriate plan of care and follow-up.
6. Document pertinent patient care findings, progress, and plans in the electronic medical record.
7. Set priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of time, available human resources, supplies and equipment.
8. Incorporate the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice through patient education and counseling.
9. Demonstrate awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them.
10. Facilitate Cardiac Rehabilitation classes including exercise, education and stress reduction sessions.
11. Monitor patientsrsquo; clinical presentation before, during and after the class, including but not limited to, telemetry, blood glucose testing and management.
12. Conduct clinical examination of patients pre-and post-participation in CR sessions.
13. Provide participant oversight by assuring goals are both attainable and prescribing a plan to help patients meet those goals.
14. Communicate effectively with supervising physician as well as patientrsquo;s own primary care provider and cardiologist.
15. Provide appropriate care for patientrsquo;s who develop chest pain, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, hypotension, hypertension, and dysrhythmias consistent with BWH and AACVPR guidelines.

Quality of Care

1. Evaluate outcomes of own patientsrsquo; care and makes necessary revisions in care plans.
2. Seek and provide consultative services as required.
3. Participate in departmental and organization quality improvement program.
4. Utilize quality improvement data and research findings to enhance patient care.

Coordination

1. Coordinate weekly clinical team meetings including periodic individualized treatment plan review under the direction of the program manager.
2. Demonstrate appropriate collaborative and consultative relationships with other clinicians within the Cardiac Rehabilitation program, as well as providers throughout the institution and the community.

Education

1. Participate in Departmental and organization continuing education programs.
2. Identify own learning needs and updates clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal education and review of current literature.
3. Educate lay and/or professional groups through lectures, papers, publications, and educational materials.
4. Serve as a community and hospital resource utilizing knowledge to facilitate excellent wellness/preventive programming.

Brigham and Womenrsquo;s Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Brigham and Womenrsquo;s Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.