Nursing Coordinator - Cardiac Rehab

At Boston Medical Center-Brighton our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC Brighton nurses are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Boston Medical Center Health System is one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That’s why you’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC Brighton with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to become a BMC Brighton nurse.

Position: Nursing Coordinator  

Department: Cardiac Rehab 

Location: BMC Brighton Medical Offices

Schedule: 30 hours/week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
 Teaches patients about their condition and reinforces medication schedule and teaching.  Leads exercise sessions at Phase II, III, and IV levels (Cardiac Rehab) as well as adult fitness classes.  Incorporates evidence-based knowledge into decisions for the provision of safe patient care and participates in the planning and provision of safety-related education with age-specific consideration. Seeks experiences to maintain skills and competency necessary to practice in specialty service. Participates in data collection and research related to the Cardiac Rehab Program.  Incorporates current research, national guidelines, standards, and evidence-based practices to develop advanced clinical knowledge and improve Cardiac Rehabs performance. Demonstrates effective communication with members of the Cardiac Rehab team, participants and stakeholders. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Assists with facilitating staff compliance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, governmental regulations, and professional standards of care. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).  Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
 Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing school.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 3 years acute care and or Cardiac Rehab experience

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current licensure in Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse.

• BLS Certification Required

• Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification required

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must possess the ability to operate autonomously, think critically and effectively problem solve in this dynamic outpatient environment.

• Must be physically able to demonstrate and participate in exercise sessions at Phase II, III and IV levels (CRH) plus Adult Fitness.   

• Requires an individual with exhibited strengths in public speaking, managing groups, communication skills, clinical skills and guest relations.

•  Ability to lead exercise sessions at Phase II, III, and IV levels (Cardiac Rehab) as well as adult fitness classes.  

•  Ability to assess patients for change in condition and communicate with MD in an effective manner.

•    Ability to use glucometer and analyze results and act according to glucose policy. 

•    Ability to read ECG rhythm’s, recognizes changes from baseline and communicates with MD. 

•    Ability to perform ACLS and call 911 in an emergency situation. 

• Demonstrates, professional demeanor

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems to meet desired outcomes

• Able to communicate effectively 

• Manual dexterity to perform job function

• Shall be accountable for maintaining patient confidentiality and security for all patient-related data and information

• Interpersonal skills sufficient to work in close proximity with all members of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Staff. Ability to take directions from others and work well in a group.

Compensation Range:

$31.97- $46.39

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to