Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Cardiac Rehab
Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Responsibilities Wellstar
Kennestone Hospital has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN)
at South Cherokee Cardiac Rehab.Full-Time DaysMonday, Wednesday and
Thursday7:30 am to 5:00 pm -No nights, weekends or on-call.The RN
Outpatient Cardiovascular Nurse is a proactive member of an
interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who
ensure that patients, families, and significant others receive
individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a
clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and
other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared
Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the
Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice
and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and
supported by the Wellstar Values in Action. It is expected that all
RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the
practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse
Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of
Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a
member of the patientservices team, it is expected that the
individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and
procedures while supporting service excellence goals.Cardiac
Rehab:The RN Outpatient Cardiovascular Nurse RN reports directly to
the Manager Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, in conjunction with
Subject Matter Experts. Key responsibilities of the role include
providing age appropriate, patient specific care that addresses the
biological, emotional, psychological, physical fitness, and
educational needs of the patients/family; collaboration with system
care partners such as cardiologists, health psychology, diabetes
education, and other wellness programs to ensure patients have
access to all areas in the continuum of care. Through partnering
with the multidisciplinary team of professionals, the development
of individualized goal-oriented care plans, the RN is central to
the success of each patient inthe Cardiac Rehab program.Cardiac
Rehabilitation is a medically supervised program that provides
ongoing education, exercise, lifestyle modification and emotional
support to its patients. - Job Requirements: Required Minimum
Education:Graduate of an accredited/approved school of
nursing:Preferred Education: Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN)
from an accredited school of nursing preferred;Required Minimum
License/Certification:Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in
the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State
of Georgia -under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). ;
Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on
the first day of employment in position. Must have ACLS within 6
months of hire date.Preferred License/Certification:National
certification in area of specialty preferredRequired Minimum
Experience:A minimum of 5 years nursing experience is required that
includes sufficient clinical and management background to insure
competence in nursing practice and basic management functions. A
minimum of 2 years cardiac nursing experience preferred.Required
Minimum Skills:Ability to read, write, and speak the English
language. Ability to develop goal-oriented care plans for patients.
Proficient as self-direction and act independently based on patient
test results. Proven ability to intervene as appropriate to resolve
patient issues. Compliance with the American Nurses' Association
Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses. - Knowledge of and
practices within parameters outlined in Georgia Registered
Professional Nurse Practice Act.
Keywords: WellStar Health System, Marietta , Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Cardiac Rehab, Healthcare , Marietta, Georgia
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