Cardiac Rehab RN

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 (e.g., 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an RN nursing program (required upon hire).
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Nebraska (required upon hire).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR certification (required upon hire).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (required upon hire).
• 2 years of cardiac or critical care experience (preferred).

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

$30.39 - $44.06 per hour.