Work where every moment matters Every day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology medical care and is home to the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world Housing the Northeastrsquos largest robotic surgery center committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization Job Summary Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical emotional spiritual cultural and educational needs of the patient and family The Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse will have expertise in the cardiovascular specialty areas Their role will integrate the components of clinician teacher consultant and researcher into direct patient care Responsibilities bull Completes Initial Assessment for patients referred to the outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program bull Identifies indications for participation contraindications for participation and specific monitoring needs and risk factor modification goals for each patient bull Completes patient educationcounseling and documents treatment plan including measureable goals tailored to the individualized goalsneeds of each patient referred to the program bull Evaluates monitors and documents multiple patients response to exercise therapy prior to during and after exercise therapy This ongoing assessment includes blood pressure heart rate rate of perceived exertion telemetryEKG and may also include oxygen saturation daily weight blood sugar and ventricular assist devices bull Reports any significant participant acute conditions eg dysrhythmias blood pressure angina symptoms weight gain to the supervising physician immediately Reports ongoing abnormal trends to physicianprovider as needed ex elevated blood pressure abnormally low blood pressure episodes of hypohyperglycemia via event report bull Initiates ACLS measures andor emergency care according to hospital policy bull Completes tasks related to patient recruitment insurance pre certification registration and records management Scott Care Epic as needed bull Keeps current in the field of cardiac rehabilitation through journals in services mock codes conferences and staff meetings Work where every moment matters Every day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology medical care and is home to the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world Housing the Northeastrsquos largest robotic surgery center committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization Job Summary Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical emotional spiritual cultural and educational needs of the patient and family The Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse will have expertise in the cardiovascular specialty areas Their role will integrate the components of clinician teacher consultant and researcher into direct patient care Responsibilities bull Completes Initial Assessment for patients referred to the outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program bull Identifies indications for participation contraindications for participation and specific monitoring needs and risk factor modification goals for each patient bull Completes patient educationcounseling and documents treatment plan including measureable goals tailored to the individualized goalsneeds of each patient referred to the program bull Evaluates monitors and documents multiple patients response to exercise therapy prior to during and after exercise therapy This ongoing assessment includes blood pressure heart rate rate of perceived exertion telemetryEKG and may also include oxygen saturation daily weight blood sugar and ventricular assist devices bull Reports any significant participant acute conditions eg dysrhythmias blood pressure angina symptoms weight gain to the supervising physician immediately Reports ongoing abnormal trends to physicianprovider as needed ex elevated blood pressure abnormally low blood pressure episodes of hypohyperglycemia via event report bull Initiates ACLS measures andor emergency care according to hospital policy bull Completes tasks related to patient recruitment insurance pre certification registration and records management Scott Care Epic as needed bull Keeps current in the field of cardiac rehabilitation through journals in services mock codes conferences and staff meetings Current Connecticut State RN License bull Current BLSACLS bull BSN required MSN preferred bull Previous Cardiac Rehab experience preferred with knowledge of exercise therapy bull Previous experience in a cardiovascular clinical area eg Coronary Care Cardiac Rehab Congestive Heart Failure Two years of recent and relevant experience preferredbull Meets the skills criteria for Cardiac Rehab Nurse Competencies bull Capable of meeting the physical and emotional demands of the position bull Desire to work within a comprehensive health care teamWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment As an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusCurrent Connecticut State RN License bull Current BLSACLS bull BSN required MSN preferred bull Previous Cardiac Rehab experience preferred with knowledge of exercise therapy bull Previous experience in a cardiovascular clinical area eg Coronary Care Cardiac Rehab Congestive Heart Failure Two years of recent and relevant experience preferredbull Meets the skills criteria for Cardiac Rehab Nurse Competencies bull Capable of meeting the physical and emotional demands of the position bull Desire to work within a comprehensive health care teamWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment As an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status