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- DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
- In addition to fulfilling the Registered Professional Nurse Job Description, the Cardiac Rehab RN will be responsible for assisting with implementation of all programs in the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at Berkshire Medical Center.
- POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
- Experience:
- Experience in the profession of nursing, including at least two years acute cardiac care experience required.
- Experience in exercise prescription and exercise testing/training preferred.
- Experience in risk factor intervention required.
- Experience in all phases of cardiac rehabilitation strongly preferred.
- Education and Training:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- License, Certification & Registration:
- RN License - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts
- Current certification in ACLS by the AHA required
- Other Requirements:
- Demonstrates use of effective interpersonal skills with staff, patients and families.
- Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge and competence in area of practice.
- Demonstrates the ability to teach both patients and families effectively.
- Demonstrates the ability to independently assess the cardiac patient and implement appropriate plan of care (including exercise prescription).
- Demonstrates a healthy lifestyle.
- Ability to use Defibrillator, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, computers, cardiac monitors, glucometer, treadmills, exercise bicycles, arm ergometers, rowing machines, nustep, elliptical, stair climber and additional exercise equipment.
