RN - Cardiology​/Cardiac Rehab

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:
Full Time RN (32-40 hours weekly); 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday
- Friday; 7:30a - 4:00pm (1 day per week in Cardiac Rehab)

Job Summary The Registered Nurse in a Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic provides specialized nursing care to patients recovering from or managing cardiac and pulmonary conditions. This role supports safe, evidence-based rehabilitation through patient assessment, monitoring, education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to improve functional capacity, quality of life, and long-term disease management.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for patients participating in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms (telemetry/ECG), oxygen saturation, and patient responses during exercise and treatment sessions
• Identify and respond to abnormal clinical findings, medical emergencies, or changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and oxygen therapy as prescribed and in accordance with clinic protocols
• Provide patient and family education on disease processes, medications, lifestyle modification, risk factor reduction, and self-management strategies
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, exercise physiologists, physical therapists, and other team members to develop and adjust individualized care plans
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record according to patients ITP’s
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, infection control practices, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient outcome tracking
• Support program development, patient scheduling, and coordination of care as needed
• Identifies patient learning needs and readiness for learning. Implements patient/significant other instruction to meet self-care needs as defined in standards of care.
• Performs other assigned duties Qualifications
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in State of Illinois
• Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ADN or BSN); BSN preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months of hire
• Prior experience in cardiology, pulmonary care, critical care, telemetry, or rehabilitation preferred

Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary pathophysiology
• Ability to interpret ECGs and recognize cardiac arrhythmias
• Excellent patient education and communication skills
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proficient in electronic medical records and clinical documentation
• Physical strength to perform the following lifting tasks:o Floor to waist - 40 poundso 14” to waist - 50 poundso Waist to shoulder - 20 poundso Shoulder to overhead - 10 poundso Carry 40 pounds for 30 feeto Push 40 pounds/force for 30 feeto Pull 40 pounds/force for 30 feet

Work Environment
• Outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinic
• Regular interaction with patients participating in supervised exercise and education programs
• Fast-paced clinical setting requiring attention to detail and patient safety INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVEL
• Category 1 - Maximal Risk – this job exposes you to potential blood, body fluids, and tissues on a routine basis. It is recommended that you get the Hepatitis B vaccine.