Cardiac Rehab RN: Elevate Patient Care & Collaboration

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with match

Education assistance

Fertility/family building benefits

Job summary

Research Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse in Cardiac Rehab to provide patient-focused care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will collaborate with physicians and exercise professionals to deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care and family-centered education.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, care planning, staff supervision, and patient education while supporting a diverse patient population in a high-acuity Cardiac Rehab unit.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or equivalent
• Dysrhythmia recognition, pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular/pulmonary assessment, basic knowledge of exercise physiology and clinical exercise physiology preferred
• Cardiopulmonary assessment; computer skills; educational planning and teaching skills; RN should have a holistic view of patient education; experience and skills with older adults is important
• BLS certification required
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.
• Prefer ACSM certification at the Exercise Specialist level, Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist or ANA Cardiac Rehabilitation certification;
• A minimum of 1-year experience in ICU, CCU or other critical care nursing is required; a minimum of 1-year experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation is preferred

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 and incorporate patient / family teaching into all aspects of nursing practice.

Skills

Dysrhythmia recognition

Cardiovascular knowledge

Nursing assessment

Patient education

BLS certification

RN licensure

Holistic patient education

Older adult care

Computer skills

Education

BSN

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Research Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse in Cardiac Rehab to provide patient-focused care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will collaborate with physicians and exercise professionals to deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care and family-centered education.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, care planning, staff supervision, and patient education while supporting a diverse patient population in a high-acuity Cardiac Rehab unit.