RN (C/P Rehab)

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$43.90 - $59.69

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)
Provides individualized education, psychosocial support and exercise training to patients receiving cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation in collaboration with the medical directors and the multidisciplinary team. Uses nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients. Assesses educational needs and provides disease specific education. Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:    Bachelor's degree in nursing or Associates degree in nursing with current RN experience. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and enrolled in a BSN program may be considered.
Experience:    Two years critical care experience or training including cardiopulmonary assessment, and advanced dysrhythmia recognition.
Other Credentials:    AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,Registered Nurse - NJ
Requires ATCN or TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)

Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation

CPR Requirements:    
Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services, Emergency Room RMC/Deborah
Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.
Knowledge and Skills:    Performs independently; excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills; excellent customer service.
Special Training:    Strong background in cardiac and pulmonary assessment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides individualized education, psychosocial support and exercise training to patients receiving cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and the medical directors of each program. Assesses educational needs.
• Performs initial admission interview, medical record review, risk factor identification, and program orientation as part of the patient's enrollment into the outpatient program. Incorporates the nursing assessment into the plan of care. Establishes goals of therapy with patient/family and multidisciplinary team. Documents a progress report midway and upon program completion. Provides a final report to physician that summarizes patient's goals/outcomes. Formulates and documents a final report to patient that evaluates individualized goals and establishes a discharge exercise prescription that maximizes the patient’s ability to continue with meaningful life activities.
• Educates cardiac and pulmonary inpatients(Phase I) as to their disease process. Reviews the outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program. Coordinates timely entrance into outpatient rehabilitation, if appropriate. Provides education information and offers coping mechanisms at the level of patient comprehension. Facilitates <