CARDIOPULMONARY REHAB LPN - CARDIOPULMONARY REHAB

Status: Full Time

Shift: M-F/ no weekends/ no holidays Shift start time between 7am-8am. Shift end time between 12pm-3pm.

Exempt: No

Summary:

The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides licensed nursing support in both outpatient Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and inpatient cardiac rehabilitation settings. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, the LPN delivers safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Responsibilities include clinical monitoring, documentation, assistance with therapeutic exercise and ambulation, and operational support to ensure continuity of care across rehabilitation settings while adhering to regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.

Other information:

A. Experience, Knowledge and Skill
B. Work Complexities
C. Working Conditions
D. Contacts
E. Responsibilities:

1. Previous Experience Required:

Experience in cardiac care, rehabilitation, telemetry, or acute care preferred.

2. Specialized or Technical Education Required:

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred or willingness to obtain.

3. Manual or Physical Skill Required:

Ability to assist patients with ambulation and therapeutic exercise.

Ability to safely operate rehabilitation equipment and monitoring devices.

4. Physical Effort Required/Physical Demands:

Strength: Moderate

Push: Moderate

Pull: Moderate

Carry: Light to Moderate

Lift: up to 50lbs with assistance as needed

Sit: Occasional

Stand: Frequent

Walk: Frequent, including prolonged walking during patient monitoring and ambulation

1. Complexity and Difficulty of Work:

Requires clinical judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to respond to changing patient conditions within established guidelines.

2. Seriousness of Errors.

Errors may impact patient safety, clinical outcomes, and regulatory compliance. Errors could result in patient harm or death.

1. Hazards:

Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids.

2. Adverse Working Conditions:

Fast-paced clinical environment with potential for emergency situations.

1. Contacts with Customers, the General Public or Other Companies:

Frequent contact with patients and family members.

2. Contacts with Other Departments:

Regular interaction with nursing staff, physicians, therapists, and ancillary departments.

1. Responsibility for the safety of others:

Responsible for monitoring patient safety during exercise, ambulation, and rehabilitation activities.

2. Responsibility for Company Funds or Property

Responsible for appropriate use and care of rehabilitation equipment.

3. Responsibility for Confidential Information:

Maintains confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policy.

4. Responsibility for Performance of Work without immediate supervisor:

Performs assigned duties with accountability while under RN supervision.

5. Responsibility for the Supervision of Others:

None

Responsibilities:

Clinical Care

Monitor, assess, and document vital signs, symptoms, and patient responses before, during, and after exercise sessions.

Assist with and monitor patients participating in Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation exercise programs.

Perform and document Six-Minute Walk Tests (6MWT) according to departmental protocols.

Assist with ambulation of post-CABG and other cardiac patients in inpatient rehabilitation settings.

Identify changes in patient condition and promptly communicate findings to the supervising RN or provider.

Support emergency response activities in accordance with department policies and scope of practice.

Documentation & Compliance

Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and responses in the electronic medical record.

Record blood pressures, blood glucose levels, weights, exercise tolerance, and patient education.

Ensure compliance with departmental policies, accreditation requirements, and federal and state regulatory standards.

Operational Support

Support outpatient Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation operations five days per week.

Assist with inpatient cardiac rehabilitation activities as operationally indicated.

Maintain equipment readiness and adhere to infection prevention and control standards.

Promote efficient patient flow and continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient settings.

Scope & Supervision

Functions within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Does not independently assess, diagnose, or initiate patient care plans.

Collaborate with Registered Nurses, physicians, therapists, and ancillary staff to support patient care delivery.

Follows North Oaks Health System's compliance programs and all federal and state regulatory guidelines.