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Posted: 20-Nov-24
Location: Waco, Texas
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 24018769
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Waco | Address: 7300 Bosque Blvd Waco, Tx 76710
Hillcrest Heart Center Address:100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Waco, Tx 76712
? Flexible Work Schedule: 7a-4p or 8a - 5p M-F
? Some shared responsibilities at both sites - Cardiac Rehab and the main hospital campus (5 miles apart).
? Manages a growing Cardiac (and Pulmonary) Rehabilitation Program, including outpatient exercise therapy and patient education.
? Must have Cardiac experience, Registered Nurse (BSN) or EP a plus
? Bachelors degree required, Master?s degree preferred in Kinesiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology or a related discipline
There are many reasons to join the most awarded healthcare system in Texas:
Our thriving diverse culture promotes self-care and work-life balance
Our magnet-awarded facilities include teaching hospitals and offer career growth & cross-training across modalities
Relocation assistance: Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits, including but not limited to:
Health & Welfare
Immediate access to time off benefits
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
Debt-free Tuition Assistance (the highest allowable from the IRS), offering access to many no-cost and low-cost Fully funded bachelor?s and master?s degrees, certificates and more;
Employee Referral Program
Perks: Discounts on: health clubs; child care; adult care; pet care; nanny services; cleaning services; wireless phones; travel; car rental, hotels, entertainment; electronics; dining and more!
JOB SUMMARY
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Manager is accountable for managing the operations of the Cardiac Rehabilitation and other areas as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Manages the Cardiac (and Pulmonary) Rehabilitation Program, including outpatient exercise therapy and patient education.
- Communicates with various Medical Center departments to coordinate services, resolve operational problems and improve the quality of patient care.
- Oversees that patient care is consistent with identified nursing standards of care and that it meets the needs of the patients and the goals of the organization.
- Partners with others to help with problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, implementation of new services and systems/performance measures.
- Recommends, implements, and monitors budget for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
- Prepares monthly reports of activities, procedures, expenditures and revenues.
- Examines costs, and recommends and institutes procedural changes.
- Manages staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees; maintaining a safe, secure and legal work environment; and developing personal growth opportunities.
- Creates a working environment that allows empowerment of caregivers to give quality patient care.
- Facilitates training and ongoing skill improvement of qualified staff.
- Develops and implements a program of continuing education for professional, management, and technical team members.
- Remains knowledgeable of trends and innovations in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation practices.
- Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, mentoring, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
- Provides information to staff in a timely manner; facilitates and helps nursing and health care research. Incorporates current research findings into clinical practice and care delivery.
- Acts as a technical resource to staff, clinics, the institution and community.
- Provides effective in-services and other related educational offerings to enhance the knowledge of the staff.
- Serves on various Medical Center committees, and participates in System-wide project and councils.
- Contributes to the effective operations of the institution by participating in the strategic planning process as it relates to the clinical areas, department of nursing and division of cardiology.
- Ensures staff input is communicated to administration during planning processes and assumes responsibility for area-based strategic planning and implementation.
- Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process to better serve customer needs and to improve the quality of services provided.
- Ensures compliance with applicable standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory requirements. Takes corrective action as needed.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Knowledge of cardiovascular health and rehabilitation, wellness, and the implications to person hospital associates, corporate, and community patients.
- Highly preferred to have a specialty certification from ACSM and/or AACVPR and more programs deemed beneficial for the department continuity and growth.
- Must be able to administer the following: Pulse check, Blood pressure measurement, Body Fat (caliper method) test, Graded exercise tests, 6-minute walk test, ECG electrode attachment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule; including early morning hours, and evening hours.
- Have a personal interest in primary and secondary cardiac prevention and promote a positive image in the community to market health promotion.
- Basic medical terminology knowledge pertaining to heart disease.
- Recognize abnormal ECG tracing.
- Must exhibit exceptional social and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's
- EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Cert Cardiac Rehab Prof (CCRP)
- ACLS (ACLS): ACLS and BLS required within 30 days of hire or transfer.