What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse / RN Exercise Specialist Rehab position at UT Health East Texas?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Exercise Specialist Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center includes a 49-bed inpatient hospital, 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers, with access to some of the most advanced therapy techniques and care available.
Responsibilities
- The Clinical Exercise Specialist, RN is a valuable member of the Cardiopulmonary Rehab Team.
- The CES provides inpatient and outpatient care to patients with Cardiovascular and /or pulmonary disease.
- The CES will assess, plan, treat, and perform diagnostic testing on patients with cardiovascular/respiratory dysfunctions.
- Patients’ development and implementation are the primary function of the CES consisting of patient education, rehabilitation, wellness program, health enhancement and Quality improvement.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Graduate of an approved RN school
- Current professional licensure in the State of Texas for RN
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
- ACLS certifications
Preferred Job Requirements:
- ACSM certification