Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
Westover Hills Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
3x12 hrs

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

Full Time Days

Summary
Assesses and evaluates the physical and psychological wellbeing of the cardiac rehab patient, monitors the exercise plan and helps the patient to achieve progress towards mutual goals of risk factor identification and modification to long term plan and assessment during rehabilitation. Participates in data collection for patient outcomes and implements and insures patient satisfaction, exhibits exercise leadership skills and teaches patients/families/significant others to expand knowledge of recovery and wellness. Completes established 
competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

General Functions
· Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and/or significant other
· Institutes and initiates a plan for patient care based on the initial assessment; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basis.
· Conducts and implements exercise prescriptions according to AACVPR (American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab)guidelines, Documents all plans and care provided
· Identifies need for education of patient, family and/or significant other and provides education through individualized instruction, the use of written materials and/or other available resources
· Contributes to department’s success by participation in improving processes, tracking and reporting patient outcomes, and actively participating in process to promote AACVPR accreditation. Conducts group exercises classes according to AACVPR standards
· Coordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning and management of patient care
· Participates in discharge planning; provides instruction to patient/family
· Maintains and promotes professional standards and development by participating in inservices, committees, staff meetings 
· Serves as a role model for compassionate care and service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”.
· Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
· Maintains safe environment 
· Addresses patient population—specific needs (clinical)
· Participates in Performance Improvement Activities