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.
Required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Active RN (registered nurse) license in the state of Nebraska or nurse license compact
- BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island, Neb. in 1887. Today, our hospital is a regional referral center, with more than 100 physicians and more than 1,100 team members working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home, where they can be supported by their family, friends, and community.