Cardiac Rehab RN NB
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Cardiac Rehab RN, you will be a pivotal caregiver, guiding patients through critical cardiac recovery and empowering them and their families with life-changing support and education. Every day, you will expertly assess complex cardiac conditions, meticulously monitor patient progress, and collaborate seamlessly with our multidisciplinary team to optimize healing and long-term wellness plans, ensuring no two days are alike. To be successful in this role, you will combine acute assessment skills and an adaptable, detail-oriented approach with a compassionate drive to go the extra mile, shaping enduring positive health outcomes for every patient.
- Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously. Refers to each individual by name when appropriate. Screens individuals by requesting to see identification or visitor pass.
- Performs appropriate assessment of patients of all ages served based on acceptable practice standards and according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Assesses patient/family in areas relevant to cardiac rehabilitation and identifies selfcare deficits.
- Develops care plan for each patient based upon the identified deficits.
- Explains Cardiac Rehab goals and procedures to patients and their families.
- Provides appropriate education to patients and/or family members and ensures patients have a thorough understanding of their heart and disease state, medications, home exercise program, diet, necessary lifestyle changes, and the importance of long term adherence.
Job Requirements
Required
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program. and Experience and/or specialty training in cardiovascular rehab and critical cardiac care, preferably one year within the past two years., upon hire and
- Associates Degree Graduate of an accredited registerednursing program., upon hire
- Experience and/or specialty training incardiovascular rehab and critical cardiac care, preferably one year within the pasttwo years., upon hire
- Completion of annual safety training. Completes and maintains required unit specific training., upon hire
- Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
- Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire
Preferred
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire or
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
Success Profile
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Efficient
- Good Listener
- Organized
- Problem-Solver
Your Potential Career Path
This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.
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