Registered Nurse Cardiac Rehab

Job Description

Job Description

Are you enthusiastic about enhancing the patient experience? At our organization, we prioritize caring for patients with dedication and integrity, treating them like family. Take the next step in your career as a Registered Nurse in Cardiac Rehabilitation at our facility.

Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough nursing assessments to evaluate the health status of patients, adhering to established care standards and disease-specific protocols. You will be responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing patient care strategies to improve outcomes and utilize resources effectively. Additionally, you will deliver direct nursing care and oversee non-licensed nursing personnel within the RN’s scope of practice, following established guidelines. Providing education and emotional support tailored to the patient's age, culture, condition, and circumstances will be essential, as will integrating patient and family education into all nursing activities.

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent.
• Preferred knowledge in dysrhythmia recognition, cardiovascular disease pathophysiology, cardiovascular/pulmonary assessment, and basic exercise physiology.
• Skills in cardiopulmonary assessment, computer proficiency, and educational planning; a holistic approach to patient education is essential, along with experience working with older adults.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
• Must hold a valid registered nurse license in the state(s) of practice or possess an active compact license, in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Preferred certifications include ACSM Exercise Specialist, Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, or ANA Cardiac Rehabilitation certification.
• A minimum of one year of experience in ICU, CCU, or other critical care nursing is required; experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation is preferred.

Our facility offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The available plans and programs include:

• Extensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellness support , featuring free counseling and referral services.
• Time-off programs that include paid time off, paid family leave, and both short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Savings and retirement options , such as a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellness counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ by location.

Our facility is a full-service hospital with over 80 beds, serving Lee’s Summit and its surrounding areas. We are supported by more than 300 physicians across over 40 specialties and employ over 500 skilled staff members along with 60 volunteers. Our range of services includes cardiology, cancer care, endoscopy, emergency services, imaging, neurology, pain management, and pulmonology. We also provide physical therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, sports medicine, respiratory care, women’s health, and various surgical services. Our hospital is recognized as a dually-accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center, with a dedicated and experienced medical team ready to serve our community.

Our organization has been acknowledged multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“The best hospitals will always prioritize the patient and their family, and the truly exceptional institutions will deliver care with warmth, compassion, and dignity.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

If you seek a role that offers fulfillment and opportunities for personal development, we invite you to apply for the Registered Nurse Cardiac Rehabilitation position. We review all applications promptly, and qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Explore the possibilities and submit your application today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.