📍 Location: Des Moines, IA, US
💼 Type: Fulltime
🏠 Work: On-site
📝 Description: **Employment Type:**
Full time
**Shift:**
**Description:**
Seeking a .9 FTE Registered Nurse, BLS required, experience preferred in cardiac rehab or cardiology. Day shifts, some Saturdays.GENERAL SUMMARY: Assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients (adult and geriatric). Works with considerable independence within policy and program guidelines. Provides professional nursing care incorporating the nursing process, the environment, technical equipment and other health care members. Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, AACVPR guidelines, and professional judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: \\- Administers nursing care to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care in coordination with the physician. \\- Provides patient/family education and counseling for identifying risk factors and developing life\\-style modification pertaining to cardiopulmonary disease and related health issues. \\- Supervises other health care members (i.e. cardiopulmonary specialists, exercise physiologists, interns, etc.). When needed, triages patients. Problem\\-solves with staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments. \\- Initiates emergency procedures (including cardiopulmonary resuscitation) according to policy. \\- Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patient’s records. \\- Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function and strives to manage situations in a reduced risk manner and promote patient safety. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: (Some of these may be essential functions based on assignment) \\- Assumes job responsibilities of other team members (i.e., exercise physiologists, cardiopulmonary specialists, respiratory therapists) during their absence. \\- Performs as a member of the Health Screen staff. \\- Contributes to community service activities related to cardiopulmonary disease. \\- Acts as a resource for other staff members, participants, and students by providing orientation/education. \\- Provides input for program maintenance and development. DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified but should not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be needed to perform the duties of this position. Must have ability to maintain skills and perform tasks required for the position as outlined in the list of department competencies.
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.
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