JOB SUMMARYThe 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.
BENEFITSOur 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 levelQUALIFICATIONS
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.
As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
