Registered Nurse Cardiac Rehab

Overview Department: Cardiac Rehabilitation Shift’s Available: Days Employment Type: Part Time Hours: 8-hour shift Location: St Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City MO The Cardiovascular Rehab RN or Cardiac Health RN in our Cardiac Rehabilitation department. A Cardiac Rehabilitation RN is a specialized RN who helps patients recover and improve their heart health after experiencing cardiac events such as heart attacks, heart surgeries, angioplasty, or heart failure. The Cardiac Rehabilitation RN’s goal is to support physical, emotional, and lifestyle recovery to reduce the risk of future heart problems, working in our Cardiac Rehabilitation unit. Candidates must must have experience in the Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, ICU or ER , to move forward in this position. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients' health status, vitals, and readiness for exercise Developing Care Plans: Collaborate with cardiologists and exercise physiologists to create individualized rehabilitation plans Supervising Exercise Sessions: Monitor patients during physical activity, ensuring safety and appropriate intensity levels Education & Counseling: Teach patients about heart-healthy living, medication management, nutrition, smoking cessation, and stress reduction Monitoring Progress: Track patient outcomes and adjust care plans based on response to therapy Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to cardiac emergencies during exercise sessions Qualifications Education and Work Experience Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Active state Registered Nursing (RN) License; required. Current BCLS (AHA), ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current required. One (1) year clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab doing cardiac work or in a Critical Care area; required. Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Employment Status Part Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: #J-18808-Ljbffr