Registered Nurse Cardiac Rehab

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As a Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (RN) you will provide safe and effective care to a diverse group of outpatient cardiac patients. As a nurse in the Cardiac Rehab department, you will collaborate with Exercise Physiologists, Physicians and Allied Health Technicians.

• You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient at the time of admission

• You will create a plan of care, including discharge plans, revise the plans based on the patients’ response to treatment and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness

• You will document the outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses

• You will be responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel on the team.

• You will review all new physician orders, ensure that orders are carried out and documented correctly

Requirements

Experience

• 2 years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) with at least 1 year of experience working with cardiac patients

• Experience working in a Telemetry Unit or Coronary Care Unit – preferred

• Experience caring for patients with coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass surgery and angina

Education

• Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred

License and Certifications

• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification – preferred

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education 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 building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

, is a 368‑bed acute care hospital within St. David’s Health Care, offering comprehensive specialty and sub‑specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full‑service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop.

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