Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehab

Job Title RN Cardiac Rehab – MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis Job Summary Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Schedule PRN, scheduled as needed – 7:30 am–5:30 pm, open every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; no on‑call requirements. Responsibilities Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well‑coordinated patient care. Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders. Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Applies evidence‑based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring care is based on patient’s age‑specific and clinical needs. Demonstrates professional nursing standards as defined in the professional practice model and uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide responses to evolving health and nursing needs of patients and populations. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or educational equivalence for licensing. Experience One year registered nurse experience. Physical Requirements Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0–25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25–50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running. Required Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration OR Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State Benefits Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay giving eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. EEO Statement SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr