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South County Health is an independent, nonprofit healthcare system serving southern Rhode Island for more than 100 years, offering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and home health services. South County Hospital is the only hospital in the Northeast—and one of just 19 nationwide—to have earned five-star CMS ratings for both Overall Hospital Quality and Patient Experience. The system has also earned several A grades from The Leapfrog Group for quality and patient safety, along with a five-star HCAHPS rating.
As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, South County Health clinicians have special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise, and resources, including opportunities to consult with Mayo Clinic specialists, access clinical tools, and participate in education and professional development. These tools and resources complement our clinicians' local expertise and support high-quality, patient-centered care close to home, at no additional cost.
South County Health combines this clinical excellence with a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, and PTO), professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.
Coordinates systems and procedures with the rehab team, facilitator, and mentor to cultivate a safe, efficient, and effective environment of care. The RN is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating patient care by coordinating, delegating, and supervising the care provided by the healthcare team. Specifically, guides staff or provides direct patient care, including evaluation and physician prescribed exercise with an emphasis on development of individualized exercise programs based on initial assessment/results.
Provides risk factor modification, education and counseling in order to limit adverse physiologic and psychological effects of cardiac, pulmonary or vascular illness, provides secondary prevention and enhances optimal wellness.
1. Graduate of an Accredited School or College of Nursing. 2. Current licensure to practice as Registered Nurse. 3.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification. 4. One (1) year experience in Critical Care nursing or related area and one (1) year experience involving the treatment of Cardiac/pulmonary Rehab patients. 5.
Thorough knowledge of cardiac arrhythmia interpretation. PREFERRED: Strong background in pacemaker interpretation and functioning. 6. Clinical expertise, extensive knowledge and experience with the patient population served. 7.
Strong interpersonal relationship skills. 8. Excellent communication and coaching skills. 9. Effective prioritization and organizational skills.
day shift · M-F Variable hours
About the role
Coordinates systems and procedures with the rehab team, facilitator, and mentor to cultivate a safe, efficient, and effective environment of care. The RN is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating patient care by coordinating, delegating, and supervising the care provided by the healthcare team.