Position Summary:

The RN in the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation department provides service to patients and their families; development of exercise prescriptions for clients in all programs; development of educational materials; providing teaching in relation to exercise, activity, nutrition, disease processes, prevention and overall wellness in order to facilitate behavior modification; supervision of exercise sessions; complete treatment plans/reports and coordination of care with physicians and other team members.

Job Relationships:

Reports to Director of Rehabilitation Services and Assistant Director of Cardio/Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Primary Customer Served:Adolescent (13 - 18 years)Adult (19 - 65 years)Geriatric (> 66 years)Family/Visitors
Education and Training Required:Current licensure as an RN in the state of Wisconsin.CPR Certified.ACLS within 1 year of hire.
Experience:

A background in cardiac and pulmonary care, exercise prescription experience, and experience in an out patient cardiac/pulmonary program preferred. Must be competent in EKG/telemetry interpretation.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to deal with multiple priorities in a calm manner.

Requires decision making and problem solving skills.

Must have ability to teach others and present in a group setting, as well as, one on one.

Typing skills are essential.

Is a positive role model for a healthy lifestyle.

Must have good social skills, an outgoing personality and self-motivation are essential.

Must possess critical care thinking and assessment skills.
Physical Requirements:

Physical Demands:

Occasionally sit while performing the tasks of the role (scheduling, developing & reviewing protocols/procedures, job descriptions, etc.).Occasionally carry objects weighing less than 10 pounds.

Frequently walk and stand.Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds while transferring and positioning patients and maneuvering equipment.

Frequently bend to the floor, squat, kneel, crouch and reach overhead to assists with patient care or retrieve equipment and/or supplies

.Frequently handle objects, smell, feel, control knobs, switches and levers.

Sight:

Occasionally use sight capacities, including spatial, peripheral, colors and accommodation and depth perception.

Frequently use near and far vision while reviewing patient records, computer screens, charts, gauges on patient equipment, monitors, etc.

Cognition/Communication:Frequently utilizes simple reading skills, and normal conversations.Frequently and effectively communicate with physicians, patients, family members, staff, other departments, and vendors using hearing and written skills.

Occasional exposure to comprehensive speech, both simple and complex writing skills, basic and complex math.Frequently is exposed to low volume speech with patients and telephone conversations with other members of the healthcare team, physicians and family members.

Environmental Conditions:

Continual exposure to an inside, patient environment with occasional unpleasant odors or noises.Occasional exposure to low light or glare conditions.A constant, indoor windowless environment.

Potential Hazards:

Occasional exposure to infectious blood/body fluids and diseases requiring infection control practices, red infectious waste.Occasional exposure to needles/syringes/sharps during medical administration, assistance with treatments.Potential for harm and moving mechanical parts while performing patient care.

Psychological, Situational, Functional Factors:Frequent problem solving, analyzing, use of judgment and critical thinking in regards to lab values, changes of patient condition, environmental factors, flexibility.

Frequently take initiative, work closely and motivate others.

Continuously plan and direct patient care, manage conflict and/or difficult situations.

Occasionally prioritize workflow while maintaining speed, accuracy and consistency.Constant interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with others including patients, family members, coworkers and physicians.Frequently show flexibility in dealing with changing tasks, and requirements on your time.

Frequently work under stressful situations and high workloads.