RN / Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehab (part-time, 80% FTE)

This recruitment offers a $10,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW MedicineUW Medical Center-Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) in our Cardiac Rehab Center.

WORK SCHEDULE : Part-time, 80% FTE, 32 hrs / weeklyDay ShiftDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION : The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at UW Medical Center - Northwest has operated for 20 years.

The program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and is staffed by a medically-trained, multidisciplinary team of nurses, exercise physiologists and dietitians, with oversight by a board-certified cardiologist.

Patients enrolled in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program participate in exercise sessions supervised by critical care nurses and exercise physiologists specializing in cardiac rehabilitation.

Exercise classes are conducted with treadmills and stationary bicycles, as well as hand weights, yoga balls, and other stretching and toning equipment.

A cardiologist is on call during all sessions.POSITION HIGHLIGHTS : Conveniently located near public transportationMake a difference for the patients and employees we serveOpportunity to provide career growthPRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES : Help patients prevent and recover from heart diseaseBe aware of all participants in the gym and intervene if necessary before a problem occursWork with other team members and patients to help plan and restructure exercise routines, eating habits, stress levels and medication administrationAs part of a multi-dimensional team, discuss and research heart healthy meal planning, provide guidance about effective exercise regimens and offer techniques to assist goal-setting and encourage lifestyle behavior changeLearn the latest techniques and information about the heart and cardiovascular disease management to provide our patients with the most effective treatmentsEncourage participants to pace and push themselves as they progress through the programREQUIREMENTS : Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Washington3 years of relevant nursing experienceBLS and ACLS certificationsArrhythmia recognition and treatment skills requiredABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST : UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses : Montlake and Northwest.

As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care.

It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty CareMeridian Pavilion.

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ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHERUW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.

UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes : Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.