Cardiopulmonary Nurse
Company: Gothenburg Health
Location: Gothenburg
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Description: Position SummaryThe Cardiopulmonary Nurse provides
professional nursing care for cardiac and pulmonary patients
following standards and practices under the supervision of the
Cardiopulmonary Supervisor. This position is responsible for
promoting cardiac and pulmonary wellness by helping participants
with lifestyle changes to lessen the risk of symptom reoccurrence
and to minimize the effects of past cardiac and pulmonary
incidents. This role integrates to components of clinician,
teacher, consultant, and researcher.Key Accountabilities
- Assists with the orientation of new participants, responsible
for the initial assessment of the participant and assists in the
development of the plan of care.
- Reports any significant participant conditions (dysrhythmias,
abnormal blood pressure responses, change in participants status to
the physician for continuance of care.
- Assess participants' pre, during and post exercise making
appropriate referrals and/or recommendations for maintenance of
patient health outcomes.
- Communicate regularly with participants' primary physician
and/or cardiologist/pulmonologist to provide consistency in
clinical care.
- Formulates individualized exercise prescriptions according to
participants' exercise response to maintain health status or
improvement.
- Initiates ACLS measures and/or emergency care according to
Hospital policy.
- Charts and documents assessments and progress.
- Follow department policies and procedures to maintain HIPPA
compliance.
- Has clear understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPPA) regulations and develops and follows
department policies and procedures.
- Educating patients on cardiovascular and/or pulmonary
diseases.Minimum Qualifications
- State of Nebraska RN License.
- Current BLS certification.
- Current ACLS certification.
- Clear understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPPA) regulationsAbout Gothenburg
HealthGothenburg Health is a critical access hospital and clinics
located in Gothenburg, Nebraska. This is an opportunity to join an
innovative and positive work culture with a growing healthcare
provider with unparalleled passion. We offer a competitive salary
and benefit package that includes vacation and sick leave, extended
illness, health insurance, paid life insurance, paid long term
disability, and a defined contribution retirement plan with an
employer match.Apply now online to begin your journey with
Gothenburg Health.Requirements:PI97efa6d0c25a-31181-34214997
Keywords: Gothenburg Health, Grand Island , Cardiopulmonary Nurse, Healthcare , Gothenburg, Nebraska
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