Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator (3393)

US Heart and Vascular is needing a Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator to join our team at Orion Medical in Houston, TX

Position Summary

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator is responsible for the clinical coordination, daily operation, and patient care activities of the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) Program. The Coordinator provides patient assessment, telemetry monitoring, education, care coordination, and lifestyle modification coaching while serving as a key liaison among patients, physicians, and the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

This position promotes evidence-based cardiovascular risk reduction and secondary prevention strategies designed to improve functional capacity, reduce hospital readmissions, and enhance overall cardiovascular health.

Responsibilities & Duties

Program Coordination

• Coordinates daily operations of the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation programs.

• Manages patient enrollment, scheduling, orientation, and progression through the program.

• Ensures all patients meet established eligibility and admission criteria.

• Facilitates communication regarding patient progress and outcomes among referring physicians, cardiologists, primary care providers, and rehabilitation staff.

• Coordinates interdisciplinary team meetings and patient case reviews.

• Assists leadership with program development and strategic growth initiatives.

Clinical Assessment and Patient Care

• Performs comprehensive initial and ongoing nursing assessments.

• Obtains and documents:

• Medical history

• Cardiovascular diagnoses

• Surgical and procedural history

• Medication profiles

• Risk factors for cardiovascular disease

• Psychosocial assessments

• Functional capacity measurements

• Develops individualized patient goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the ASC Director and rehabilitation team.

• Monitors patient progress and modifies care plans as needed.

Exercise Monitoring and Safety

• Monitors patients during exercise sessions using telemetry and clinical assessment, including blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and symptom response.

• Evaluates ECG rhythms and recognizes arrhythmias and other clinically significant events.

• Responds appropriately to emergencies and activates emergency response procedures when necessary.

• Maintains ACLS competency and participates in emergency preparedness activities.

• Ensures emergency equipment is operational and available.

Patient Education and Lifestyle Coaching

• Provides individualized and group education regarding:

• Coronary artery disease

• Heart failure

• Hypertension

• Hyperlipidemia

• Diabetes management