Job Description:

Summary:

The RN - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation is responsible and accountable for the care of the assigned patients and directs others based on patient needs, values, and choices. The RN is expected to practice autonomously within the scope of professional standards, the rules, and regulations established by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. The RN will demonstrate skill in developing and guiding collaborative collegial practice that delivers safe competent care based on meticulous application of the nursing process. The RN will demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds of patients and caregivers. The position involves maintaining current knowledge of evidence based nursing practice and the ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in the implementation of all phases of the nursing process. Additionally, the RN will actively participate in patient care quality and performance improvement through data collections, aggregation and analysis of relevant key indicators of quality (KIQ's). This commitment to quality results in the development and implementation of action plans to include the monitoring of the effectiveness of improvements (Hold the Gains). The RN will serve as a professional role model as a caregiver, mentor, teacher and resource for peers and other providers. The RN will demonstrate competency in the care of Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric patient.

Requirements:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing program. Experience with cardiac and pulmonary patients. EKG experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid and active RN licensure in appropriate stateCPR requiredACLS required

Work Requirements:

Shift:

Day On Call:

No Weekends:

No Travel Required:

No Travel Shift Details:

7a-330p

City/State:

Abingdon, VA The range for this position is $26.00-$37.25. Actual rate is dependent upon experience.

Location:

Johnston Memorial Hospital