Registered Nurse Cardiac Rehab

Overview

Shift’s Available: Variable

Employment Type:Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours:8-hour shift – 8:00am to 4:30pm

Location:St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation

• Medical insurance benefit plan

• 401K

We are seeking aCardiac Rehabilitation RN, sometimes referred to as aCardiovascular Rehab RNorCardiac Health RNin ourCardiac Rehabilitation department.ACardiac Rehabilitation RNis a specializedRNwho 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’sgoal is to support physical, emotional, and lifestyle recovery to reduce the risk of future heart problems, working in ourCardiac Rehabilitationunit.This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRNas needed.

Responsibilities

** You must have experience in the Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, ICU or ER,to move forward in this position. You will not work in the Cath LabDepartment but will be working in our Cardiac Rehab Department.

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 andappropriate intensitylevels

• 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

Current and valid state RN License.Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.PALS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.Previous acute care hospital experience; preferred.Moderate Sedation competency completed within 30 days upon hire.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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