A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Cardiovascular Rehab Nurse Lincare Holdings United States, Georgia, Bainbridge 1500 East Shotwell Street (Show on map) Aug 13, 2026 This employee assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients (adult and geriatric). Works with supervisionwithin policy and program guidelines
Provides professional nursing care, incorporating the nursing process, the
environment, technical equipment, and other health care members
Provides input for program maintenance anddevelopment
Works independently with limited direct supervision using the company policy and professionaljudgment
JOB FUNCTIONS
Oversees the direction, coordination, and evaluation within the cardiovascular rehabilitation program
Administers nursing care to cardiopulmonary patients includes assessment, planning, implementation, andevaluation of the patient's plan of care in coordination with the physician Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function strives to managesituations in a reduced risk manner and promote patient safety Solves issues with staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments
Assumes job responsibilities of other team members during their absence
Assesses the cardiovascular inpatient population to provide educational plans
Identifies individual risk factors associated with cardiac and pulmonary disease, and assists with risk stratification
Identifies the need for reevaluation of each patient if the patient's condition changes and warrants intervention
Supervises patients during exercise sessions, monitoring vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, andoxygen saturation levels to ensure safety during exercise sessions
Provides patient/family education and counseling for identified risk factors and develops life-style modificationspertaining to cardiopulmonary disease and related health issues
Maintains accurate and detailed records of the patients progress, treatments, and care plans in compliance withdepartmental and hospital policies for medical records
Develops individualized educational plans of care based on patient's goals and expectations
Evaluates, updates, and revises plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
Initiates emergency procedures according to policy
Reviews patient history and other medical record to develop a plan of care that will include behavior modificationthrough activity and diet intervention
Facilitates phase I to phase II transition process for cardiac rehab actively assigns patients to phase II whoqualify for the program
Provides follow-up phone calls as necessary Actively participates in the patient education and community based programs by organizing classes,communicating with speakers and participants, as well as providing actual classroom instruction
Demonstrates competency in assessing emergent patient situations that require physician or emergency medicalinterventions Education Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing, Required
BSN, Preferred Work Experience One year in a hospital-based cardiology related patient careunit, Required
Critical care, Required
monitoring and interpretation of electrocardiograms, Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Extensive understanding of cardiac disease, anatomy and physiology, risk stratification, exercisephysiology, and diet and nutrition are essential
Intermediate computer Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows use the information systems pertinent to the job Licenses and Certifications Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification from the American Red Cross or American
Heart Association certification, Required
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state the services are provided, Required