Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Rehab

Major Responsibilities:

• To coordinate and direct the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department to ensure the provision of cost-effective quality patient care.
  • 1)Responsible for the daily administrative and clinical functions of the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department.
  • 2)Assist in the development and monitoring of the department budget.
  • 3)Monitor department productivity to ensure proper associate and resource utilization.
  • 4)Prepare monthly department meeting agenda; conduct department meeting; complete and distribute monthly minutes.
  • 5)Maintain department equipment and supplies to meet demands for services.
  • 6)Responsible for associate work schedules and daily assignments to ensure adequate staffing for patient safety.
  • 7)Assist Pulmonary Specialist with Pulmonary Rehabilitation program.
• Supervision and development of associates.
  • 1)Develop associate use of team building skills to accomplish department and hospital goals, missions and values.
  • 2)Prepare and administer associate annual performance evaluations.
  • 3)Develop opportunities for associate participation in internal and external development programs and department projects.
  • 4)Approve technician time (payroll), vacation requests and overtime.
  • 5)Direct associate orientation/competency activities to assure Accrediting Organization/department standards are maintained.
  • 6)Provide one on one instruction, counseling and/or disciplinary action to associates when indicated.
• Provision of Educational Tools.
  • 1)Assist with the development of educational materials used in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation to teach clients about heart disease, risk factor modification, exercise, and life style changes.
  • 2)Evaluate educational programs for appropriateness of content, achievement of learning objectives and cost effectiveness.
  • 3)Prepare the client physically, mentally, and emotionally for return to work, and/or resuming normal familiar and social roles.
  • 4)Participate in educating other hospital associates by teaching, supporting, and interacting.
  • 5)Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, community programs, family, and patient support groups.
  • 6)Support the client who is trying to modify her/his lifestyle.
• Development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with Quality Improvement, Accrediting Organization, IDPH, and OSHA.
  • 1)Develop, implement and monitor CQI initiatives in order to correct identified deficiencies, improve quality and efficiency and meet the needs of our customers.
  • 2)Direct associates through the CQI process for development and implement corrective action plans when indicated.
  • 3)Prepare and present quarterly CQI reports to coordinating council.
  • 4)Review and revise policy and procedures as appropriate.
• Projection and preparation of budgetary needs and implementation of approved budget.
• Provision of all direct patient care.

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• MS in Exercise Physiology with 2-3 years experience or RN with 5-7 years experience in Telemetry or ICU Cardiovascular experience Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, cardiovascular health and disease, kinesiology

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Familiarity with exercise equipment cardiac monitoring Strong, interpersonal clinical, problem solving, team building and communication skills
• CPR Certification ACSM Technologist preferred ACLS Certification State of Illinois Registered Nurse License

Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:

• The incumbent should possess a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of present and future trends in cardiac technology and specific knowledge on the concepts and trends in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. Must possess experience in directing all phases of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This position can recognize needs and behaviors of the following age groups: Adults and Geriatrics. Evidence of this can be shown by recognizing levels of development and exhibiting communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Addendum: ADDENDUM TO JOB DESCRIPTIONS RELATED TO PATIENT SAFETY Ensures implementation of patient safety behavioral and procedural expectations Ensures timely reporting of patient safety events and “near misses” Promotes culture of safety through open communication, freedom from intimidation, and team work

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.