Detailed Overview

Provides direct nursing care to patients in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for an assigned location. Conducts nursing assessments, provides nursing supervision during exercise sessions, provides leadership in response to complications, teaches patients and family members; consults and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, maintains patient records and participates in quality improvement and risk management initiatives; collaborates with co-workers, educational resources and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in patient, resident, client and family-centered care. Responsibilities Conducts nursing assessments and evaluates patient's functional status and risk factors and develops a care plan by reviewing patient information, interviewing the patient to ensure patient's needs/goals are met/addressed and collaborating with the other members of the health care team. Provides nursing supervision during exerci...