Outpatient Cardiac Rehab Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated Outpatient Cardiac Rehab RN to join our multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing education and exercise programs to cardiac and pulmonary patients in an outpatient setting.

Unit Overview

The Outpatient Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab program is designed to support patients who have experienced recent cardiovascular events or who have chronic lung conditions. The team consists of Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Dietitians (RDs), Exercise Physiologists, and Physical Therapists (PTs).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop comprehensive care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Provide education on cardiac risk factors and exercise prescription/intervention.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust programs as needed.
• Assist patients in developing the skills necessary to manage their conditions effectively.
• Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) for documentation and patient management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of medical/surgical nursing experience.
• At least two years of recent intensive cardiac nursing care experience; other intensive nursing experience may be considered.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required.
• Active Massachusetts RN License required.
• NCC Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification preferred.
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Patient Population

The patient population includes adults aged 25 to 90 years, with cardiac rehab patients experiencing conditions such as myocardial infarction (MI), stent placement, CABG, valve repair/replacement, heart failure, stable angina, and pulmonary rehab patients with COPD, post-COVID conditions, and other lung diseases.

Work Environment

This position does not require floating and operates on a day schedule, with hours from 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Each patient group is managed by a team of two professionals, maintaining a clinician-to-patient ratio of 1:5.

Join our dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients through comprehensive cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.