What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Cardiopulmonary Rehab position at 101 Southeast Health?
Southeast. Always the right career direction. Job Description Summary LPN- Cardiopulmonary Rehab plays a vital role in a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the recovery and long-term wellness of patients with chronic cardiac and pulmonary diseases. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Physician, the LPN provides direct clinical care, monitors patient physiological responses during exercise, and delivers essential education to help patients manage their conditions. Job Description Essential Functions Perform patient intake, including history and medication review. Obtain and document vital signs, report abnormalities. Assist with new patient evaluations and care plans. Monitor patients during rehab for safety and response. Provide cardiac and pulmonary patient education. Reinforce lifestyle and medication adherence guidance. Document care in Epic accurately and timely. Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team. Assist with care coordination, scheduling, and follow up. Actively support the mission, vision, and values of the hospital and department. Must be able to perform CPR Performs other duties as requested by the team leader that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safety Supervised Positions N/A Qualifications Minimum Education Required Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current, unrestrictive LPN license in the state Minimum Experience Required 1 year med surg experience practicing as LPN Required Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities Maintain current and active LPN licensure in the state of Alabama Successful course completion in Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of hire Maintain current and active ACLS certification Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support. Maintain current and active BLS certification. Successful course completion of institutional basic EKG course (interpretation of life-threatening dysrhythmias) Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Well-versed in medical terminology and simplify medical jargon to help patients understand their condition and treatments Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment. Demonstrates responsibility for educational requirements as evidenced by reading all assigned related references, and attending all required educational meetings, or webinars, and completing annual Symplr requirements. Demonstrates commitment to organizations five (5) priorities Employee Engagement Patient Satisfaction Quality Physician Friendly Financial Strength Person in this position is required to understand, agree upon and follow our Six Ground Rules: No excuses. We are a team. Bring up your ideas. Poor performance will be addressed. ‘That’s not my job’ is not acceptable Manage Up Shift Day Shift Details First FTE 0.5 Type Per Diem Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America. Equal Employment Employer Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Let's connect! Submit your resume to connect with one of our recruiters. Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.