Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Rehab PRN

Inova Alexandria Hospital has an opportunity available for a Registered Nurse to work in our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. This is a PRN (as needed) position-typically 2-3 shifts per month. Ideal candidates will have Cardiovascular nursing experience with a passion for patient education regarding behavior change and familiarity with ECG rhythm identification. We will consider telemetry nurses from other areas. 

This unit is open M-F days with no weekend or holiday requirements and schedule will vary. Clinic hours: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday:  7am-7p; Tuesday/Friday 7-4.30.  Successful candidates will need to be available to orient for at least 40 hours on a full or part time basis.  

Cardiac Rehab is an outpatient lifestyle management program for individuals recovering from a recent cardiac event. All Inova Cardiac Rehab programs are certified and align with AACVPR guidelines and practice initiatives. Candidates should be comfortable working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of nurses, exercise physiologists, registered dietitians and behavioral health providers. Our cardiac rehab programs are active environments and require standing/movement and some lifting throughout the day.
 

Inova Alexandria Hospital is a Magnet recognized 318-bed community hospital that offers a full range of healthcare services and has received national recognition for healthcare excellence. From babies to seniors, Inova Alexandria Hospital Provides World-Class Medical Care. We are dedicated to continually expanding our programs and services to help ensure we meet the healthcare needs of the communities we serve today and in the future.

Job Responsibilities
 

As a Nursing team member in Cardiopulmonary Rehab, you will work with a multidisciplinary team that may be comprised of exercise physiologists, registered dietitians, respiratory therapists, or behavioral health specialists who work together supporting optimal health status for patient with cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. 

• You will perform clinical and risk factor assessments to develop Individual Treatment Plans around cardiopulmonary clinical and risk factor needs, exercise prescription, while providing education supporting behavioral health and lifestyle management to achieve optimal outcomes for each patient we serve. 
• As part of patient care you will evaluate patient responses to prescribed treatment and care plans.  
• Ideal candidates have a focus on a whole-body approach to patient well-being and enjoy working on a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative innovative environment. 
• Cardiovascular nursing experience preferred.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience as Registered Nurse required; prefer prior cardiac or tele unit experience.

Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing.

• If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 24 months of start date.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification required from American Heart Association (AHA)
• ACLS strongly preferred
• RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a RN

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