Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage , CA 92270
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
The position provides routine patient care to Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab patients and Adult Community Fitness Center Members
Reports to
Manager, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Supervises
None
Ages of Patients
Adult
Geriatric
Blood Borne Pathogens
Minimal/ No Potential
Qualifications
Education
Required: Graduate from an AMA, CoARC or JRCRTE approved Respiratory Therapy program; current and valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Preferred: Associate Degree
Licensure/Certification
Required: Current and valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license from the Respiratory Care Board of California and American Heart Association BLS
Preferred: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and EKG Interpretation
Experience
Required: Two (2) years of acute/chronic respiratory care experience
Essential Responsibilities
Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Responsible for direct patient care in Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Performs evaluation on outpatient candidates for Pulmonary Rehab.
Develops care plan and establishes goals with patient and revises as indicated by the patient's response to treatment.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of pulmonary disease, surgeries and therapies.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Stays current with new treatments/technologies/advancements through continuing education, seminars/conferences, professional journals and societies.
Provides accurate and precise reporting of patient condition and changes in a timely manner to Coordinator and physicians.
Consistent documentation in accordance with EMC policies and procedures.
Assists unit goals to meet budget.
Demonstrates competency in the operation of equipment specific to clinical area.
Communicates with co-workers prior to breaks and lunches to ensure continuity of patient care.
Demonstrates knowledge of Department of Nursing performance Improvement and Patient Safety goals.
Assists with rehabilitation of cardiac patients within scope of practice
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.
Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.
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One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.
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One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It's a fantastic place to work.
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