Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab, PT, FTE .5

Amberwell Health; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Amberwell Health in Atchison, KS is seeking a Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation RN for a part-time, benefit-eligible role. You will supervise exercise sessions, monitor ECG and patient vitals, and educate patients on heart-healthy choices while coordinating care with cardiologists.

Preferred candidates have 1–3 years hospital experience in cardiac telemetry or ICU, and hold an RN license in Kansas with CPR and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas.
• CPR and ACLS certifications required.
• Preferred 1–3 years of clinical experience in a hospital cardiac telemetry, telemetry, or ICU setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise exercise sessions and monitor ECG during rehabilitation.
• Assess patient vitals and respond to abnormal findings.
• Educate patients and families on heart-healthy lifestyle changes.
• Coordinate care with cardiologists and other health professionals.
• Provide immediate ACLS-based emergency response if needed.

Education

2 Year Degree

Registered Nurse licensure in Kansas

Tools

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002

Position Type: Part Time - Benefit Eligible

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Cardiac Rehab

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (RN) manages the recovery of patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions. Responsibilities include supervising exercise sessions, monitoring ECG, and evaluating patient vitals. They educate patients on lifestyle modifications, coordinate care with cardiologists, and provide immediate emergency life support when needed.

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Conduct initial evaluations and ongoing physical assessments, including measuring blood pressure, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels before, during, and after exercise.
• Cardiac Monitoring: Interpret ECG to monitor heart rhythms and watch for signs of exercise intolerance, arrhythmias, or ischemia.
• Patient Education: Develop individualized recovery plans and educate patients/families on heart-healthy habits, medications, and diet.
• Emergency Response: Prepare for and initiate ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and emergency care protocols if patients experience adverse cardiac events.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with a wider medical team, including exercise physiologists, dietitians, and cardiologists.

ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.

AMBERWELL CULTURE:

Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with wow experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.

At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.

To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum Required Experience: None
• Preferred Experience: 1-3 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting, preferably in a cardiac specialty, telemetry, or ICU unit.
• Education: Minimum Required Education: Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Licenses: Minimum Required Licenses: current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas
• Preferred Licenses: none
• Certifications: Minimum Required: CPR, ACLS
• Preferred Certifications: