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RN - CLINICAL NURSE I - OP RN (3305)

Memorial Health · Springfield, IL · $28.25–$45.21 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You communicate with MDs and APRNs across multiple platforms. How do you make sure nothing gets lost?

What they are checking: Whether they have reliable habits for follow-up and closed-loop communication.

The posting strongly prefers previous hospital nursing experience. How does your background prepare you for outpatient rehab?

What they are checking: Whether their acute care skills will transfer to spotting problems in a less monitored setting.

Tell me about a time you helped a patient stick with a hard change over weeks or months.

What they are checking: Whether they can build long-term relationships that keep patients engaged.

What would you do

A patient in rehab tells you they stopped taking their blood pressure medicine because it made them dizzy. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they explore the reason, educate and loop in the provider rather than just scolding.

How do you teach diet changes to someone who has eaten the same way for fifty years?

What they are checking: Whether they can coach behavior change in a practical, respectful way.

You occasionally see inpatients at Springfield Memorial for Phase I. How would you start that relationship?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect early with patients so they actually show up for outpatient rehab.

About the work

This role builds personalized cardiac rehab plans that follow patients for three months. How would you set up a plan for someone after a stent?

What they are checking: Whether they understand Phase II cardiac rehab and how to tailor a plan to one patient.

What would make you stop an exercise session for a cardiac rehab patient?

What they are checking: Whether they know warning signs like chest pain, arrhythmia or abnormal blood pressure response.

How do you delegate to and supervise other staff in an outpatient rehab setting?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their accountability for care delivered by others on the team.

How do you measure whether a patient's rehab is working?

What they are checking: Whether they track real outcomes like exercise capacity and risk factors, not just attendance.

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The full job description

As published by Memorial Health.

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer. Position Type: On-site Job Description Summary: Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardio Pulmonary Rehab This is a FT position Schedule: 6:00am - 4:30pm (Four 10-hour shifts per week) No Weekends/Holiday/Call ** Previous hospital nursing experience is strongly preferred The Cardio Pulmonary Rehab RN will primarily work at our Koke Mill location providing phase II rehab to our Cardio Pulmonary outpatients, and will occasionally provide care to Caradio Pulmonary inpatients at Springfield Memorial Hospital. This role will be responsible for developing personalized cardiac rehabilitation plans that follow the patient over 3 months post cardiac procedure, and will educate on diet compliance, medication compliance, blood pressure management, and preventative measures during Phase I & II. This role will also communicate with MD’s and APRN’s across multiple platforms. The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to SMH Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Springfield Memorial Hospital means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The SMH environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. Job Description: Licensure/Certification/Registry: - Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. - Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. - Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. - ACLS within three months of hire. Pay Transparency $28.25 - $45.21 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/ If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.

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