Registered Nurse / RN Cardiac Rehab

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (RN) in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive:We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First:We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better:We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's tertiary care and Level II Trauma Center, housing the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.

The Registered Nurse will be responsiblefor providing care and education to Cardiac and Vascular patients in a rehab setting. Assist the Cardiac Rehab team with Phase 2 (ECG monitored) patients as needed and will be responsible for Phase 3 (unmonitored) patient supervision. Will give support to Cardiac Rehab staff for vacation and sick coverage.

• Demonstrates responsible management of all departmental resources, including personnel, supplies and equipment.

• Develops, coordinates and evaluates an effective education program to meet the needs of community, hospital and department.

• Phase 2 patients:

• Take patient vitals and enter results into the telemetry system,

• Provide clinical assessments

• Recognize abnormal rhythms and report to Cardiology as needed

• Communicate with Cardiology physicians, mid-levels and nursing staff as needed

• Knowledge of glucometer and performs patient testing

• Provide education classes and maintain documentation for those classes

• Occasionally provide initial evaluation of patient via sub-max treadmill testing along with documentation

• Phase 3 patients:

• Supervise exercise sessions

• Document results

• Occasionally perform patient glucose testing

• Cross train and be able to provide patient education in Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Risk Factors Part 1 & 2, Stress Management and documentation.

• Perform initial evaluation using sub-max treadmill testing and documentation

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Current RN licensure in the state of Idaho

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

• Strong clinical background required

Preferred Requirements:

• BSN preferred
• BLS Instructor Certification preferred
• Previous experience as a nurse educator/instructor in the clinical setting preferred