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Registered Nurse, Pulmonary Rehab - Part-Time

Mercyhealth · Rockford, IL · $23.18–$51.68 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

What experience do you have with patients who have COPD or other lung conditions?

What they are checking: Whether they understand chronic lung disease and how rehab helps patients.

Tell me about a time a patient's condition changed during a session. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize warning signs and respond safely in an outpatient setting.

This is a part-time role on Tuesdays and Thursdays. How do you keep up with patient progress between your shifts?

What they are checking: Whether a part-time nurse keeps continuity of care through good communication and charting.

How do you work with respiratory therapists and exercise staff in the program?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate as part of a team instead of working alone.

What would you do

A patient's oxygen drops to 84 percent during exercise. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop the activity, adjust oxygen per orders and monitor until stable.

How do you motivate a patient who is discouraged and wants to quit the program?

What they are checking: Whether they can encourage patients and help them see progress.

How do you help a patient who still smokes?

What they are checking: Whether they support quitting without judgment and offer real resources.

About the work

Walk me through how you assess a patient before their pulmonary rehab exercise session.

What they are checking: Whether they check vitals, oxygen levels, symptoms and readiness to exercise safely.

How do you teach a patient proper inhaler technique?

What they are checking: Whether they demonstrate and check technique, since poor use makes medicine less effective.

How do you teach breathing techniques like pursed-lip breathing?

What they are checking: Whether they can coach patients so they manage breathlessness on their own.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

OVERVIEW The RN for Pulmonary Rehab provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. SCHEDULE : 7am-5:30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays SHIFT : Days ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients. • Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws practice act. • Documents according to standards of care. • Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care. • Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and or clinic policy including patient and family instruction. • Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance. • Utilizes clinical expertise and guidance to other units’ departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care. • Utilizes critical thinking regarding patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command. • Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions and peer review process. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Graduate of an accredited nursing program. • ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred. • May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines) CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE • Licensed as an RN in state of practice • Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days • Other certification(s) per unit requirements. For example : ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES May include color blind test (per department guidelines) PAY RANGE: $23.18 - $51.68 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: • Medical, Dental, Vision • Life & Disability Insurance • FSA/HSA Options • Generous, accruing paid time off • Paid Parental and caregiver leave • Career advancement and educational opportunities • Tuition and certification reimbursement • Certification Reimbursement • Well-being Programs • Employee Discounts • On-Demand Pay • Financial Education • Annual recognition/awards events • Partner appreciation days • Family entertainment/attractions discount • Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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