About this role
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 Summary
The 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 ITPs
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 duties
Qualifications
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 preferred
Skills & 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 pounds
o 14 to waist - 50 pounds
o Waist to shoulder - 20 pounds
o Shoulder to overhead - 10 pounds
o Carry 40 pounds for 30 feet
o Push 40 pounds/force for 30 feet
o Pull 40 pounds/force for 30 feet
Work 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 safety
INFECTION 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.