Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other health care providers to ensure comprehensive, coordinated patient and family education.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient outcomes and participates in plans to enhance clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Coordinates and oversees preparation and submission of education programs to meet national standards of accreditation for patients, nurses, exercise physiologists and exercise specialists, as applicable.
• Prepares and performs annual review of the program.
• Assists in the revision and review of policies and protocols.
• Assists with marketing and program preparation.
• Conducts daily rounds and/or audits on applicable patient population, as needed.
• Supervises, trains, and promotes the development of staff and provides direction as needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact ( eNLC ).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Three (3) years of clinical experience in nursing.
• Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and other employees.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Certification in area of specialty.
• Five (5) years of clinical experience in Nursing.