Registered Nurse RN Cardiac Rehab

HCA Healthcare • Salem, VA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse RN Cardiac Rehab position at LewisGale Medical Center focuses on delivering patient-centered care in a cardiac rehabilitation setting. The role involves comprehensive nursing assessments, planning and implementing patient care plans, and providing education and emotional support to patients and their families. The position emphasizes maximizing patient outcomes and resource utilization while supervising non-licensed nursing staff.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate's Degree required.
• Registered Nurse License issued by the Department of Health Professions, Commonwealth of Virginia, or a multi-state privilege granted by the Nurse Licensure Compact Agreement required.
• Two years of RN experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association required within 12 months of beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• Dysrhythmia recognition and pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease knowledge.
• Cardiovascular/pulmonary assessment skills.
• Basic knowledge of exercise physiology and clinical exercise physiology.
• Experience and skills with older adults.
• Computer skills and educational planning and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient, following standards of care and disease-specific protocols.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Provide direct nursing care and supervise non-licensed nursing staff within the RN's scope of practice and in accordance with established policies.
• Provide education and emotional support appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstance, incorporating patient/family teaching into all aspects of nursing practice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Education assistance including tuition and certification support.
• Time Away From Work Program including paid time off and paid family leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees