*POSITION SUMMARY:* To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by providing exercise assessment and planning and cardiac rhythm evaluation. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, he/she is trained to oversee prescribed cardiac rehabilitation treatment. He/she is responsible, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team for promoting optimal outcomes. This person demonstrates an understanding of the philosophy of quality-driven, patient-centered care. Along with the Exercise Physiologist, the RN will continuously monitor patients for exercise tolerance and adverse response to exercise. *PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: * *Quality/No Harm: * • Adhere to Health First Cardiac Rehabilitation policies and procedures in accordance with accepted standards of practice, i.e. FL Practice Act, AACVPR Guidelines, Joint Commission and Medicare. • Participate in the orientation and initial assessment of new cardiac rehabilitation patients. Contribute to the development of the Individualized Treatment Plan with team members. • Assess patients’ risk factors and demonstrate ability to offer support and develop strategies to aid patients in successful therapeutic lifestyle changes. • Thorough documentation of initial assessment findings, treatment session results, and reassessment outcomes, addressing clinical and behavioral data in the medical record. • Ensure all components of the Individualized Treatment Plan are completed and certified by medical director or referring physician every 30 days for the duration of the program. • Immediately respond and report any new or changing patient conditions to supervising and/or referring physician. • Contribute expertise as a member of an interdisciplinary care team promoting cardiac rehabilitation outcomes by demonstrating independent judgment and anticipate needs of cardiac rehabilitation patients. *Customer Experience: * • Ensure all cardiac rehabilitation patients and family/friends demonstrate an understanding of the Individualized Treatment Plan. • Routinely review plan of care and goals with patients and family/friends at each treatment session to enforce the importance of inclusion and value of input from patients and family/friends. • Complete Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes at timely intervals to assess overall satisfaction with cardiac rehabilitation. • All staff will ensure every patient is treated with courtesy and respect. Staff will present with a caring and profession tone of voice and behavior when addressing personal goals. *Stewardship* • Demonstrate timely management of schedule for smooth throughput of cardiac rehabilitation assessments, re-assessments, and treatment sessions. • Weekly review of individualized treatment plan to address progress and/or modifications. • Demonstrate efficient use of supplies and maintenance of equipment to promote life span. • Ensure preventative maintenance on equipment and report any issues. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * • Current Florida RN license, BS required, • Current BLS and ACLS Certification • Knowledge of exercise equipment and procedures unique to Cardiac Rehabilitation • Experience in ECGs and Telemetry knowledge or complete course within 3 months of hire *PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * • MS • Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP); may consider seeking certification within 6 months of hire from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab (AACVPR) *PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * • Able to meet physical demands of: standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, carrying and pushing/pulling. Exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently. • Demonstrate role modeling by practicing a healthy lifestyle to cardiac rehabilitation program customers. *MENTAL DEMANDS: * • Must be able to interact with a variety of customers, i.e. physicians, patients, family/friends, insurance payers etc. • Must be capable of performing multiple tasks in a group treatment setting, maintaining a positive attitude. *COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT/SKILLS CHECKLIST:* *ABOUT HEALTH FIRST* At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve. **Job:** **Rehab* **Organization:** **Holmes Regional Medical Center* **Title:** *Clinic RN - Hospital Based- Cardiac Rehabilitation * **Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne* **Requisition ID:** *075649*