Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse
Salinas, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse

Location: Salinas, California
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: Approximately 13 weeks

Job Description

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse works under supervision to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individualized patient care in accordance with departmental policies and the Nurse Practice Act. This role involves collaborating with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team members to deliver and coordinate a comprehensive plan of care tailored to the patient's age and developmental needs. The nurse may also work on other nursing units as needed and is expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills for the patient population served.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments and document appropriately.
• Develop and coordinate individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members.
• Manage discharge planning and patient/family teaching.
• Implement care plans following policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and update patient responses to care plans.
• Participate in inservices, committees, and performance improvement activities.
• Facilitate physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care.
• Use positive communication skills to promote teamwork and resolve conflicts.
• Monitor and contribute to cost-effective patient care.
• Comply with safety policies to maintain a safe environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility with unit activities and staffing needs.
• Serve as preceptor and charge nurse as assigned.
• Participate in departmental goal achievement.
• Follow hospital course of Phase I cardiac rehab patients.
• Perform physical assessments within scope of cardiac rehabilitation.
• Act as Code Blue Team Leader.
• Dispense medication responsibly.
• Communicate patient progress, orders, and treatment accurately and timely.
• Prepare progress notes in the designated documentation system.
• Flex hours as needed during staff vacations or meetings.
• Serve as a role model for patients in cardiac rehabilitation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid nursing license appropriate for the role of Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse in California.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in cardiac rehabilitation nursing.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Experience

• Specialty: Cardiac Rehabilitation Nursing
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume relevant experience in cardiac rehabilitation nursing is necessary.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Additional Information

• Must be able to provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served.
• Responsible for leadership roles including Code Blue Team Leader and charge nurse duties.
• Flexibility in scheduling and unit assignments is expected due to the nature of the unit.