Cardiac Rehab Nurse Delnor & Wheaton Casual

The salary range for this position is $34.50 - $55.20 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Description

The Cardiac Rehab Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Cardiac Rehab Nurse coordinates the care of Phase I Cardiac Rehab patients at the hospital.

 

This position is Casual meaning the hours per week are not guaranteed.

The hours will vary based on staffing needs but would be between 6:30am-6pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Tuesday and Thursday 7:30am-3pm.  No Weekends or Holidays.

This position will cover Delnor and CDH (Wheaton) Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab locations. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides patient initial assessment & orientation.
• Develops rehabilitation plan that addresses the patient's risk stratification, risk factors & exercise/functional status.
• Develops patient rehabilitation discharge goals that promote transitioning the patient back into community health & exercise resources.
• Communicates rehabilitation plan & discharge to ordering physician(s).
• Provides & documents patient care per department policy & external regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• BLS
• ACLS (within 6 months of hire)
• Current state of IL RN License in good standing
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent customer service skills

Preferred:

• One year of experience in pertinent clinical specialty

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.