Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Main Campus - Staples, MN
Position Type: Full Time
Job Category: Nurse
Description
About Lakewood
Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the fifth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.
About the Unit/Department/Team
The Cardiac Rehab team at Lakewood Health System is a specialized unit dedicated to supporting patients in their recovery and improvement of heart health. Our team works closely with patients, families, and other healthcare providers to offer individualized care that meets each patient's unique needs.
Mission for Position
The Cardiac Rehab RN will provide compassionate, specialized care to patients recovering from cardiac events or procedures. This role focuses on monitoring patient progress, delivering therapeutic exercises, and educating patients on lifestyle changes that promote cardiovascular health.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design and implement personalized cardiac rehab plans for patients per guidelines.
- Monitor patient progress, vitals, and response to exercise in a clinical setting.
- Provide education on heart-healthy lifestyle choices, including diet and exercise.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Support patients emotionally and psychologically as they adapt to their cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Position Type
Monday - Friday (4 days per week; 8-hour day shift)
Qualifications
- Active RN licensure in Minnesota.
Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience in cardiac rehabilitation or related field preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills for patient and family interaction.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with EMR systems (EPIC experience is a plus).
- Quality of care focused.
- Willing to take on new challenges.
- Open to learning.
- Enjoys working as a team.
Benefits
Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!
- Generous Flex Time Off & Wellness Time Off.
- 401K Match.
- Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year.
- Best-in-region employer HSA contributions.
- Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!
With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!
Next Steps
Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?
Contact Thomas McCall to discuss the possibilities further:
Thomas McCall, Director of Radiology / Cardiac Rehab
P: 218-894-8814
E: thomasmccall@lakewoodhealthsystem.com
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