Registered Nurse RN Cardiac Rehab

HCA Healthcare • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Cardiac Rehab RN provides safe and effective care to a diverse group of inpatient and outpatient cardiac patients. The nurse collaborates with Exercise Physiologists, Physicians, and Allied Health Technicians to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

The RN performs comprehensive nursing assessments according to standards of care and disease-specific protocols; plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to optimize outcomes and use resources effectively; provides direct nursing care and supervises non-licensed nursing staff within the RN’s scope of practice and established policies; and provides age-, culture-, condition-, and circumstance-appropriate education and emotional support. Patient and family teaching is incorporated into all aspects of nursing practice.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.
• Current registered professional nurse license in the state(s) of practice or an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.
• At least 1 year of experience in ICU, CCU, or other critical care nursing.
• Knowledge and skills in cardiopulmonary assessment, computer use, educational planning, and teaching.
• A holistic approach to patient education and experience and skills with older adults are important.

Nice To Haves

• Dysrhythmia recognition, knowledge of cardiovascular disease pathophysiology, cardiovascular/pulmonary assessment, and basic exercise physiology and clinical exercise physiology.
• At least 1 year of experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation.
• ACSM certification at the Exercise Specialist level, Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification, or ANA Cardiac Rehabilitation certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments of patients’ health status in accordance with 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 established policies.
• Provide education and emotional support appropriate to the patient’s age, culture, condition, and circumstance.
• Incorporate patient and family teaching into all aspects of nursing practice.
• Collaborate with Exercise Physiologists, Physicians, and Allied Health Technicians.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, and long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, and legal counseling.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance for tuition, student loans, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level