Riverside Healthcare
REGISTERED NURSE - CARDIAC REHAB
Riverside Healthcare, Watseka, Illinois, United States, 60970
Overview
The Cardiopulmonary Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The Registered nurse is responsible for providing cardiac monitoring for all phases of cardiac rehab, monitoring patient progress, educating patients and their families, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and protocols. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Essential Duties
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' cardiopulmonary status, including vital signs, EKG readings, and respiratory function.
Continuously monitor patients' vital signs, physical condition, and response to interventions. Document all observations and changes in patient status accurately and promptly.
Develop individualized care plans that prescribe strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes, based on the patient's individualized situation and anticipated needs in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as ordered by provider. Monitor patient responses to treatments and adjust care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
Educate patients and their families about disease processes, treatment plans, and self-care strategies.
Provide emotional support and counseling to help patients cope with their conditions.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans that integrate exercise therapy with medical treatments.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members to ensure continuity of care.
Effects change through engagement, involvement, and participation of peers and colleagues, leading others where they need to be rather than where they want to go (American Nurses Credentialing Center [ANCC]).
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including infection control and patient safety protocols.
Respond to medical emergencies with quick and effective intervention, including performing life‑saving procedures and stabilizing patients as needed.
Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Implement standard precautions and safety measures to prevent the spread of infections.
Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding. Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well‑being.
Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment. Offer constructive feedback and assistance to peers, and engage in open communication to promote a culture of mutual respect and teamwork.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient care services.
Attend staff meetings, in‑service training sessions, and continuing education programs to stay current with best practices.
Mentor and support junior nursing staff and students during clinical rotations.
Participate in community outreach programs, health fairs, and educational events to promote cardiopulmonary health awareness.
Non Essential Duties
Assist with scheduling, inventory management, and ordering supplies as needed.
Participate in community outreach programs, health fairs, and educational events to promote cardiopulmonary health awareness.
Required Experience
Extensive knowledge base in cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular physical assessments, arrhythmia and 12‑lead assessment, emergency cardiac care, pathophysiology of coronary artery disease.
Preferred Experience
Stress test familiarity.
Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.
Required Licensure / Education
Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
New graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date.
Preferred Education
BSN preferred.
Professional nursing certification in area of specialty preferred.
Employee Health Requirements Exposure / Sensory Requirements:
Exposure To
Chemicals: ETOH, Sani cloth
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Frequent due to Phase I CVOR’s.
TB or airborne pathogens: Rare; most exposure is with non‑infectious outpatients.
Sensory Requirements
Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/MDs. Ability to ask for help.
Vision: Required to observe patients and their physical assessment, patient education, ability to read reports, ability to read machines.
Smell: Helpful for electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, calls for help and to hear patient verbalizations; patient assessment.
Touch: Necessary to assess patients, writing, computer entry, filing.
Activity / Lifting Requirements Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 4%
Stand: 40%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 10%
Bend: 30%
Reach above shoulders: 3%
Weight required to be lifted each normal workday:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Above 60 lbs: Not required
Repetitive Use Of Hands
Simple grasp down to 10 lbs.
Pushing & pulling 50‑200 lbs: Occasionally
Fine manipulation: Typing, using pens, drawing up meds, etc.
Leg strength up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards
Time spent inside: 8 hours
Time spent outside: 0 hours
Temperature: Normal range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Very loud
Humidity: Normal range
Special hazards: Mechanical, chemical, electrical—exercise equipment, monitor oxygen.
Protective clothing required: Universal precautions.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment To You Compensation
Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
Premium pay such as shift differential, on‑call.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Benefits and More
Paid Time Off programs.
Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability).
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Pay Range USD $34.18 - $44.45 per hour.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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Essential Duties
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' cardiopulmonary status, including vital signs, EKG readings, and respiratory function.
Continuously monitor patients' vital signs, physical condition, and response to interventions. Document all observations and changes in patient status accurately and promptly.
Develop individualized care plans that prescribe strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes, based on the patient's individualized situation and anticipated needs in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as ordered by provider. Monitor patient responses to treatments and adjust care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
Educate patients and their families about disease processes, treatment plans, and self-care strategies.
Provide emotional support and counseling to help patients cope with their conditions.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans that integrate exercise therapy with medical treatments.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members to ensure continuity of care.
Effects change through engagement, involvement, and participation of peers and colleagues, leading others where they need to be rather than where they want to go (American Nurses Credentialing Center [ANCC]).
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including infection control and patient safety protocols.
Respond to medical emergencies with quick and effective intervention, including performing life‑saving procedures and stabilizing patients as needed.
Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Implement standard precautions and safety measures to prevent the spread of infections.
Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding. Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well‑being.
Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment. Offer constructive feedback and assistance to peers, and engage in open communication to promote a culture of mutual respect and teamwork.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient care services.
Attend staff meetings, in‑service training sessions, and continuing education programs to stay current with best practices.
Mentor and support junior nursing staff and students during clinical rotations.
Participate in community outreach programs, health fairs, and educational events to promote cardiopulmonary health awareness.
Non Essential Duties
Assist with scheduling, inventory management, and ordering supplies as needed.
Participate in community outreach programs, health fairs, and educational events to promote cardiopulmonary health awareness.
Required Experience
Extensive knowledge base in cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular physical assessments, arrhythmia and 12‑lead assessment, emergency cardiac care, pathophysiology of coronary artery disease.
Preferred Experience
Stress test familiarity.
Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.
Required Licensure / Education
Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
New graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date.
Preferred Education
BSN preferred.
Professional nursing certification in area of specialty preferred.
Employee Health Requirements Exposure / Sensory Requirements:
Exposure To
Chemicals: ETOH, Sani cloth
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Frequent due to Phase I CVOR’s.
TB or airborne pathogens: Rare; most exposure is with non‑infectious outpatients.
Sensory Requirements
Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/MDs. Ability to ask for help.
Vision: Required to observe patients and their physical assessment, patient education, ability to read reports, ability to read machines.
Smell: Helpful for electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, calls for help and to hear patient verbalizations; patient assessment.
Touch: Necessary to assess patients, writing, computer entry, filing.
Activity / Lifting Requirements Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 4%
Stand: 40%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 10%
Bend: 30%
Reach above shoulders: 3%
Weight required to be lifted each normal workday:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Above 60 lbs: Not required
Repetitive Use Of Hands
Simple grasp down to 10 lbs.
Pushing & pulling 50‑200 lbs: Occasionally
Fine manipulation: Typing, using pens, drawing up meds, etc.
Leg strength up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards
Time spent inside: 8 hours
Time spent outside: 0 hours
Temperature: Normal range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Very loud
Humidity: Normal range
Special hazards: Mechanical, chemical, electrical—exercise equipment, monitor oxygen.
Protective clothing required: Universal precautions.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment To You Compensation
Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
Premium pay such as shift differential, on‑call.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Benefits and More
Paid Time Off programs.
Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability).
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Pay Range USD $34.18 - $44.45 per hour.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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