Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation RN II

Job Description

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• Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Job Description

Job Summary: A Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation RN II helps patients recover from heart and lung conditions by providing clinical care, education, and lifestyle support.

Primary Responsibilities:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

1. Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients’ physical and emotional status, medical history, and rehabilitation needs.
2. Care Planning: Develop individualized rehabilitation plans in collaboration with physicians, exercise physiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
3. Monitoring and Treatment: Supervise exercise sessions and monitor vital signs (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation).
4. Administer medications and oxygen therapy as needed.
5. Respond to cardiac or pulmonary emergencies during rehab sessions.
6. Education and Counseling: Teach patients about heart-healthy and lung-friendly lifestyles, including diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and stress management.
7. Provide psychosocial support to help patients cope with chronic illness or recovery.
8. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of patient progress, interventions, and outcomes.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
2. Experience: Background in cardiac, pulmonary, critical care, or emergency nursing is preferred.
3. Licensure/Certifications:
   1. BLS required. ACLS required.
   2. UM-BWMC arrhythmias course (or its equivalent) completion required.
   3. If RN, current Maryland License required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

1. Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology.
2. ECG interpretation.
3. Exercise physiology.
4. Patient education techniques.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $37-$54.18
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
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