Job Description
Job Location: Idaho Falls Community Hospital - Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Registered Nurse
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Health CareIdaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY: The Nurse for Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the cardiopulmonary rehab program, ensuring high-quality patient care, staff coordination, and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. This position serves as a leader in providing clinical expertise, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services.
ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL:
At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.
Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conduct thorough evaluations of patients' physical and emotional health to tailor individualized care plans.
2. Monitor vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, especially during exercise sessions.
3. Assist with diagnostic tests like stress tests and electrocardiograms (EKGs) to assess cardiac function. Conduct nurse supervision during nuclear medicine stress tests.
4. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create personalized rehabilitation programs that include exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications.
5. Guide patients through structured exercise regimens, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
6. Adjust rehabilitation plans based on patient progress and feedback.
7. Provide resources and counseling on lifestyle changes, such as smoking cessation, dietary adjustments, and stress management techniques.
8. Offer counseling to help patients cope with the psychological impact of their conditions.
9. Address issues like anxiety, depression, and fear that may arise during the recovery process.
10. Encourage participation in support groups or therapy sessions as needed.
BENEFITS:
Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
- Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital
Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.
QualificationsEducation: Nurse (RN): Graduate of an accredited RN program. Current RN Licensure in the State of Idaho. Current BLS, ACLS, certification and renewals, as required. Complete the Basic Dysrhythmia class with a passing grade higher if no prior telemetry experience. Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation certification preferred.
Experience: Experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, critical care, or cardiovascular nursing experience preferred.
