RN-Cardiac Rehab-Lutheran

UnityPoint Health•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Overview Shift: Full Time | Days Monday-Friday Are you passionate about helping patients reclaim their health and confidence after a cardiac event? At UnityPoint Health , we believe in empowering individuals to live stronger, healthier lives—and we need YOU to make that happen. As a Cardiac Rehab Nurse , you’ll be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to guiding patients through recovery with compassion, expertise, and encouragement. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on people’s lives every single day. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Experience: Two years acute clinical experience required.
License(s)/Certification(s): Current RN licensure in good standing to practice as an RN in Iowa
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Nice To Haves

One year in critical care or telemetry preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes scientific principles to develop exercise prescriptions.
Monitors client’s response to exercise and adjusts treatment plan accordingly.
Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills specific to the rehabilitation specialty in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the individuals served.
Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team members within their scope of practice and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
Utilizes critical thinking in developing nursing interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.