Cardiac Rehab RN

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.

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

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.

*Eligible candidates will receive  up to a $10,000 sign on bonus and up to $10,000 in educational assistance*

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.