Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse- PT .7 Days

Trinity Health • Newton, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse plans and provides professional nursing care to the Cardiac Rehab participant from referral to discharge. He/she coordinates the care and education of participant and family with the other members of the Cardiac Rehabilitation team, and collaborates with the attending physician and/or Cardiologist. The Cardiac Rehabilitation RN is responsible for the patients and the ongoing operation of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II and IV programs at MercyOne Newton.

Requirements

• Understands and is able to apply nursing process while meeting established AACVPR guidelines in an outpatient Cardiac program.
• Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• This RN is skilled in meeting the needs of the medically complex adult and geriatric participant.
• Possesses knowledge and understanding of cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation of this patient group.
• Operates a computer effectively.
• Maintains BCLS Certification at the Health Care Provider level.
• Maintains ACLS Certification.
• RN from accredited school of nursing.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Iowa required.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. degree in nursing or related field preferred.
• Certification in Cardiac Rehabilitation is ideal.
• At least 1 year in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Standards of Care for Cardiac Rehabilitation and utilizes the nursing process.
• Possesses appropriate nursing knowledge and demonstrates the ability to formulate professional judgments in the care of the client.
• Demonstrates ability to establish priorities and organize effectively.
• Demonstrates competence in Clinical Practice.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and continuing education.
• Demonstrates professional written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrates professional attitude and interest in work by maintaining acceptable work habits and behavior.
• Demonstrates knowledge and participates in the education of client, family and/or visitors.
• Demonstrates commitment to Customer Service.

Benefits

• It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Hospital Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.
• It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to comply with Mercy’s mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures and related practices (e.g. Dress Code, Time and Attendance, and other policies).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree