Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehab
Company: Manchester Memorial Hospital
Location: Middletown
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627) Work where every
moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare
colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we
do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part
of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Greater
Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes
Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital,
Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a
102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and
visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a
region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. POSITION SUMMARY: The Cardiac
Rehab RN supervises medically prescribed exercise therapy
appropriate to the patient’s age, medical and emotional/mental
status. The RN provides education classes, concentrating on
client’s understanding of the cardiovascular system and
heart-healthy lifestyle modifications necessary to maintain optimum
health. The RN is responsible for orientation of cardiac and
pulmonary patients and participating in Quality Improvement and
KPIs. The RN will participate in the operational duties of the
department, such as but not limited to: Policy and Procedure
maintenance, revising and development of billing, gathering of
statistical data, developing departmental educational opportunities
and participating in the on-going growth and maintenance of the
excellent customer services provided to all that ECHN serves.
Qualifications EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION • Must be a graduate of an
accredited professional nursing education program. • Possess and
maintain a current State of Connecticut, Registered Nurse license.
• Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and
Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification
within the new employee introductory orientation period and
maintain clinical competency during employment within this role.
EXPERIENCE • Must have a minimum of two (2) years recent
acute/emergent care experience. • Previous Cardiac Care is
preferred. COMPETENCIES • The incumbent must be proficient in
cardiac monitoring. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time. Maintain
professional growth and development through seminars, self-study,
workshops, and professional affiliations. Conducts in-service for
Cardiac Rehab/Stress Lab staff annually. Represents the Cardiac
Rehabilitation Department to the community through community based
programs thereby increasing awareness of the prevention and
treatment of heart disease. Assesses the patient’s condition and
care needs by collecting accurate and thorough data on admission ,
explains the Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab program in detail and
performs six (6) minute endurance walk(s) with the patient.
Accurately identifies actual and potential nursing diagnoses and/or
problems. Assesses patient and/or family learning needs, including
the ability and readiness to learn. Identifies and arranges
appropriate resources to assist in the educational process.
Participates in department QI and KPIs, data collection and
reporting and Policy and Procedure maintenance. Plans nursing
actions to ensure individualized patient-centered care by
integrating the patient, family, and/or multidisciplinary staff
assessments in order to develop a comprehensive plan of care.
Conducts education classes for the patient and significant others
as per education calendar according to appropriate teaching modules
and documents in the patient’s chart. Accurately completes
necessary documentation including running daily and multi-session
reports according to department policy. Assesses the patient’s
response to exercise and modifies the exercise prescription
accordingly as per MD order and department policy. Supervises
exercise sessions for the patient, monitoring patient’s
cardiovascular responses to exercise through blood pressure,
telemetry, and RPE scale. Identifies cardiac rhythms accurately and
initiates appropriate interventions. Develop a plan of care,
formulating short and long term goals with the patient, document
the progress of the patient toward the expected outcome.
Consistently anticipates emergency situations and takes action to
prevent or minimize a negative outcome by demonstrating the ability
to organize and delegate appropriately in emergency situations.
Collaborate cross site for the AACVPR credentialing process. We
take great care of careers With locations around the state,
Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career
development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on
the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough
treatments and community education to countless men, women and
children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving
colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to
ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your
moment
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