Cardiac Rehab Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System

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About The Position

The Cardiac Rehab Nurse position at Indian Creek Medical Plaza 3 involves providing primary care services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role requires collaborative interaction as a member of the interdisciplinary team to achieve patient care goals. The working hours are Monday to Friday with variable hours as the clinic is open later on some days.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• 3 or more years of clinical nurse experience
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) with a current active multistate RN license in good standing in the state of residence or an active single state RN license in good standing in the state of employment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

• Master Degree in Nursing
• Experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation

Responsibilities

• Conducts cardiovascular disease risk factor evaluation.
• Develops a cardiovascular risk reduction plan individualized for each patient.
• Provides patient education and counseling in a broad spectrum of health-related areas.
• Guides the patient into a network of social support as needed.
• Assists the patient in developing strategies for behavioral modification.
• Provides exercise prescription and instruction.
• Instructs and leads group educational and exercise sessions.
• Monitors and obtains patient vital signs, telemetry, and symptoms.
• Interacts with other team members to establish a continuum of care for the patient while an inpatient.
• Establishes relationships with other disciplines and facilities to provide for continuum of care as the patient is discharged from the hospital.
• Establishes and provides in-service educational programs on cardiac rehabilitation to nursing staff, physicians, department staff, students, and the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree