Cardiac Rehab

Description:

The CNM 2 grade in Cardiac Rehabilitation is a practitioner with extensive clinical knowledge and expertise in the specialist field. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the CNM 2 will use his/her clinical skills, communication and inter personal skills to identify and address the needs of the patients and their families.

• To provide a holistic nursing, education and management service for patients/ clients, their families and health professionals in the Cardiac Rehabilitation setting.
• To provide a timely, safe service to Cardiac Rehabilitation patients, thus improving patient satisfaction and health outcomes.
• To enhance the quality of service delivered by the multidisciplinary team to patients with cardiac conditions.
• To promote autonomous nursing practice by developing practice which is based on evidence and reflective problem solving.
• To devise and develop written protocols based on International guidelines and best practice, in order to improve and maintain a high quality of care to patients using Cardiac Rehabilititation services.

Responsibilities:

The Cardiac Rehabilitation CNM 2 will be responsible for the co-ordination, evaluation and development of Cardiac Rehabilitation from acute to recovery stage.

The provision of Specialist knowledge and Clinical Expertise in the Care of Patients focusing on 5 core competencies, which are:

1. Clinical Focus.

2. Patient Advocate.

3. Education and Training.

4. Audit and Research

5. Consultant