RN - Cardiology/Cardiac Rehab FT

Job Details: Job Location: Gibson Area Hospital Cardiology - Gibson City, IL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $29.00 - $45.00Hourly, 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 SummaryThe 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 dutiesQualifications: 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 preferredSkills & 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 feetWork 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 safetyINFECTION 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.