Registered Nurse Cardiac Rehab

St. Joseph Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Cardiac Rehabilitation RN, sometimes referred to as a Cardiovascular Rehab RN or Cardiac Health RN in our Cardiac Rehabilitation department. A Cardiac Rehabilitation RN is a specialized RN who helps patients recover and improve their heart health after experiencing cardiac events such as heart attacks, heart surgeries, angioplasty, or heart failure. The Cardiac Rehabilitation RN’s goal is to support physical, emotional, and lifestyle recovery to reduce the risk of future heart problems, working in our Cardiac Rehabilitation unit. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
PALS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Moderate Sedation competency completed within 30 days upon hire.
Experience in the Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, ICU or ER.

Nice To Haves

Previous acute care hospital experience; preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients' health status, vitals, and readiness for exercise
Developing Care Plans: Collaborate with cardiologists and exercise physiologists to create individualized rehabilitation plans
Supervising Exercise Sessions: Monitor patients during physical activity, ensuring safety and appropriate intensity levels
Education & Counseling: Teach patients about heart-healthy living, medication management, nutrition, smoking cessation, and stress reduction
Monitoring Progress: Track patient outcomes and adjust care plans based on response to therapy
Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to cardiac emergencies during exercise sessions