Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehab - Part Time

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Position Highlights

Sioux Center Health has been awarded Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS.  There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader.

Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health.

A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture.

Job Summary

• The Cardiac Rehab RN is responsible for the nursing care of the patient in cardiac rehab which includes teaching, exercise prescription, and communication with the physicians and the Cardiac Rehab Nurse Manager.

General Hours of Work

• Monday through Friday (8-10 hours per pay period)

Education and/or Experience

• Previous experience taking blood pressures and working with patients in rehab setting is helpful.  Rhythm and telemetry recognition experience is helpful. Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required. Experience with EKG rhythm recognition preferred.  ACLS Certification required within 6 months of hire.  

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

• Licensed as RN to practice in the state of Iowa.  Must be BLS and ACLS certified within 3 months of hire date.  

Essential Functions

• Compiles patient information prior to admission to the program.
• Develops exercise prescription for each individual patient and monitors the patient during exercise.
• Communicates with the physician and Nurse Manager regarding patient progress.
• Continually evaluates the patient visually, verbally and through diagnostic procedure, (i.e., blood pressure) during the cardiac rehab program.
• Maintains and demonstrates knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice through the administration and evaluation of patient care.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.