Cardiac Rehab Registered Nurse
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Hospital

Cardiac Rehab RN - Quincy, Illinois

Job Overview

• Specialty: Cardiac Rehab RN
• Location: Quincy, Illinois
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work primarily in the outpatient Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab program.
• Phase 2 involves cardiac patient therapy where patients with cardiac diagnoses:

  • Exercise in a gym setting
  • Receive education
  • Have EKG and vital signs monitored
  • Care plans developed
  • Wellness goals set
• Phase 2 outpatients attend 3 times per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) for 12 weeks per CMS rules.
• The outpatient gym requires a minimum of 2 qualified staff members on full gym days, with at least one being an RN.
• Typical shifts for agency RNs are four 10-hour shifts per week, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with some flexibility for 8-hour shifts.
• The gym operates from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM on full gym days; last patient session ends at 1:00 PM.
• Additional non-direct patient care tasks include charting care plans, collaborating with medical directors, scheduling patient appointments, and follow-up calls.

Program Details

• The Cardiac Rehab program includes both inpatient (Phase 1) and outpatient (Phase 2) services.
• Follows guidelines from:

  • American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab (AACVPR)
  • American Heart Association (AHA)
  • American College of Cardiology (ACC)
• The program is AACVPR certified and undergoes yearly quality reviews and a comprehensive review every three years (next due February 2026).
• Cardiac Rehab is integral to the Chest Pain Accreditation through ACC.
• Inpatient cardiac rehab orders trigger outpatient Phase 2 orders upon patient discharge, ensuring continuity of care.

Certifications & Skills Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association certified
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Experience Requirements

• Years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with Cardiac Rehab RN roles.
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required.

This position is ideal for RNs experienced in cardiac rehabilitation, particularly those comfortable with outpatient Phase 2 cardiac rehab programs and flexible scheduling.