Job Description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse plans and provides professional nursing care to the Cardiac Rehab participant from referral to discharge. He/she coordinates the care and education of participant and family with the other members of the Cardiac Rehabilitation team, and collaborates with the attending physician and/or Cardiologist. The Cardiac Rehabilitation RN is responsible for the patients and the ongoing operation of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II and IV programs at MercyOne Newton.

CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT: It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Hospital Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.

CORPORATE POLICY STATEMENT: It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to comply with Mercy’s mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures and related practices (e.g. Dress Code, Time and Attendance, and other policies).

HIPAA SECURITY COMPLIANCE: Security Access: High “Incumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient information and must comply with the terms of the Mercy Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role.”

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understands and is able to apply nursing process while meeting established AACVPR guidelines in an outpatient Cardiac program.
• Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• This RN is skilled in meeting the needs of the medically complex adult and geriatric participant.
• Possesses knowledge and understanding of cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation of this patient group.
• Operates a computer effectively.
• Obtains nursing Continuing Education Units appropriate to clinical setting.
• Maintains BCLS Certification at the Health Care Provider level.
• Maintains ACLS Certification.

EDUCATION RN from accredited school of nursing. B.S. degree in nursing or related field preferred. Certification in Cardiac Rehabilitation is ideal.

EXPERIENCE At least 1 year in nursing preferred.

LICENSURE Current license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Iowa required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to Standards of Care for Cardiac Rehabilitation and utilizes the nursing process.
• Possesses appropriate nursing knowledge and demonstrates the ability to formulate professional judgments in the care of the client.
• Demonstrates ability to establish priorities and organize effectively.
• Demonstrates competence in Clinical Practice.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and continuing education.
• Demonstrates professional written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrates professional attitude and interest in work by maintaining acceptable work habits and behavior.
• Demonstrates knowledge and participates in the education of client, family and/or visitors.
• Demonstrates commitment to Customer Service.

EQUIPMENT USED: General exercise and nursing equipment such as, but not limited to:

• Telemetry system and associated computer program.
• Treadmill.
• Stationary Bicycle.
• Recumbent stepper.
• Arm Ergometer.
• Elliptical.
• Stethoscope.
• Pulse oximeter.
• Sphygmomanometer.
• Scales.
• Defibrillator and crash cart/ code blue system.
• Suction machine.
• Oxygen equipment.
• Transport cart.
• Telephone system/intercom.
• Copy machine, fax.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation documentation system, which includes computer- & paper-based reports.
• RPE chart.
• Hospital-wide computer system.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not intended to be a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

JOB EVALUATION

Determined Work Level: Level 2 - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Required walking or standing to a significant degree; or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls.

Task

Occasionally

(1%-33%)

Frequently

(34%-66%)

Constantly

(67%-100%)

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.