General Summary:

Supports the Mission of Frederick Health Hospital and complies with the hospital's Code of Conduct.

Supervises teaches and monitors adult and geriatric participants' progress in all phases of the Preventive Cardiology & Rehabilitation programs.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

* Registered Nurse, licensed in the state of Maryland

One year experience in a cardiac rehabilitation setting, preferred

Working knowledge of exercise prescription, preferred

One year experience in a critical care setting (Acute/sub-acute Cardiac-Telemetry Unit, ED), preferred

* CPR certified

* ACLS certified or obtained within one year

* Patient assessment skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills, patient teaching skills

* Telemetry monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation skills, preferred

* Knowledge of Cardiac Rehabilitation equipment, i.e., exercise equipment, emergency medical equipment, audiovisual equipment, routine office equipment, i.e., calculator, computer, etc.

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:

__ Neonate (0 thru 30 days)

__ Infant (31 thru 12 months)

__ Child (13 months thru 12 years)

__ Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)

_x_ Adult (18 years thru 65 years)

_x_ Geriatric (66+ years)

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. Possess the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/department's policies and procedures.

Physical Demands:

Medium Work - Lifting up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 25 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds infrequently or up to 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscle involved

Forceful Exertion: The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or tools. The amount of force depends on the type of grip, the weight of an object or person, body posture, the type of activity and duration of the task.

Awkward Posture: Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with you hands or arms, or holding fixed positions.

Contact Stress: Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves, tendons and blood vessels. For example, using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Vibration: Operating vibrating tools such as sanders, grinders, chippers, routers, drills and other items can lead to nerve damage.

Working Conditions:

Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Risk Category A - WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids

Reporting Relationship:

Reporting to the Manager, Preventive Cardiology & Rehabilitation

Job Competencies and Essential Functions:

Lifepak 20 AED, Accucheck, POCT, and other competencies as determined by need