Cardiac Rehab RN

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy in Omaha, NE seeks a Cardiac Rehab Registered Nurse to guide patients through cardiac recovery with critical education and support. You will assess, monitor, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to optimize healing and long-term wellness.

Responsibilities include nursing care for inpatient/outpatient rehab participants, developing care plans, patient education on risk factors and lifestyle changes, supervising rehab

Qualifications

• Graduate of an RN nursing program.
• Registered Nurse (NE) license on hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) on hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support on hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation participants; coordinates care with the physician.
• Develops individualized treatment plans of care and updates; submits to physician for signature every 30 days.
• Provides patient/family education on risk factors and lifestyle modifications for cardiopulmonary disease.
• Supervises cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation exercise training and educational sessions.
• Collaborates with health care team; triages emergent/non-emergent cases as needed.
• Interprets cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation; assesses signs of exercise intolerance, ischemia or hypoxia.

Education

RN licensure in Nebraska

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 RN nursing program, upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: NE, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire

Preferred

• 2 years of cardiac or critical care experience

Where You’ll Work

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range

$30.39 - $44.06 /hour