Cardiac Rehab RN

CommonSpirit Health; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Grand Island, NE is seeking a Cardiac Rehab RN to guide patients through cardiac recovery and educate families. You will assess complex conditions, monitor progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize healing.

You will develop individualized care plans, interpret rhythms, supervise rehab sessions, and triage needs. Required nursing degree, Nebraska RN license or compact, BLS, ACLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in Nebraska or nurse license compact.
• BLS through American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and coordinate care for inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary rehab participants.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and submit for physician signature every 30 days.
• Provide patient and family education on risk factors and lifestyle changes.
• Supervise rehab exercise training and education sessions.
• Collaborate with cardiopulmonary specialists and other staff; triage emergencies when needed.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and assess for exercise intolerance, ischemia, or hypoxia.

Skills

RN license Nebraska

BLS

ACLS

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Cardiac Rehab RN, you will be a pivotal caregiver, guiding patients through critical cardiac recovery and empowering them and their families with life-changing support and education.

Every day, you will expertly assess complex cardiac conditions, meticulously monitor patient progress, and collaborate seamlessly with our multidisciplinary team to optimize healing and long-term wellness plans, ensuring no two days are alike.

To be successful in this role, you will combine acute assessment skills and an adaptable, detail-oriented approach with a compassionate drive to go the extra mile, shaping enduring positive health outcomes for every patient.

• Administers nursing care to inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation participants; includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's plan of care in coordination with the physician.
• Develops individualized treatment plan of care, updating with each session and submits to physician for signature every 30 days
• Provides patient/family education and counseling for identifying risk factors and developing life-style modifications that lead to behavior change for their cardiopulmonary disease and related health issues.
• Supervises inpatient and outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation exercise training and educational sessions.
• Collaborates with other health care members (i.e. cardiopulmonary specialists, exercise physiologists, wellness center instructors, interns, etc.). When needed, triage patients for emergent or non-emergent care. Problem-solves with staff, physicians, patients, families, and other health care team members/departments.
• Interprets cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation and assesses for signs/symptoms of exercise intolerance, cardiac ischemia, or hypoxia.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active RN (registered nurse) license in the state of Nebraska or nurse license compact
• BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification

Where You'll Work

CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island, Neb. in 1887. Today, our hospital is a regional referral center, with more than 100 physicians and more than 1,100 team members working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home, where they can be supported by their family, friends, and community.