Cardiac Rehab RN

CommonSpirit Health • Grand Island, NE

22h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Cardiac Rehab RN, you will be a pivotal caregiver, guiding patients through critical cardiac recovery and empowering them and their families with life-changing support and education. Every day, you will expertly assess complex cardiac conditions, meticulously monitor patient progress, and collaborate seamlessly with our multidisciplinary team to optimize healing and long-term wellness plans, ensuring no two days are alike. To be successful in this role, you will combine acute assessment skills and an adaptable, detail-oriented approach with a compassionate drive to go the extra mile, shaping enduring positive health outcomes for every patient.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active RN (registered nurse) license in the state of Nebraska or nurse license compact
• BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation participants; includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care in coordination with the physician.
• Develops individualized treatment plan of care, updating with each session and submits to physician for signature every 30 days
• Provides patient/family education and counseling for identifying risk factors and developing life-style modifications that lead to behavior change for their cardiopulmonary disease and related health issues.
• Supervises inpatient and outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation exercise training and educational sessions.
• Collaborates with other health care members (i.e. cardiopulmonary specialists, exercise physiologists, wellness center instructors, interns, etc.).
• When needed, triage patients for emergent or non-emergent care.
• Problem-solves with staff, physicians, patients, families, and other health care team members/departments.
• Interprets cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation and assesses for signs/symptoms of exercise intolerance, cardiac ischemia, or hypoxia.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed