Cardiac Rehab RN: Exercise & Care Leader

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at The Miriam Hospital in Providence. You will assess patients, prescribe and monitor exercise across Phases I–IV, and educate individuals on cardiovascular health.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license in Rhode Island and ACLS certification; a Master's in Exercise Physiology is preferred. This is a full-time role with day shifts at the Providence campus.

Qualifications

• RN license in Rhode Island or NLCN/compact equivalent.
• Master's in Exercise Physiology (cardiopulmonary) preferred; knowledge of exercise prescription.
• ACLS certification required or obtained within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluation and physical assessment of new patients and reviews prior assessments.
• Prescribes exercise for cardiac rehab patients (Phases I–IV) and adjusts per clinical status.
• Conducts supervised exercise sessions and patient education classes.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Patient assessment

Nursing assessment

Cardiac rehabilitation knowledge

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

ACLS certification

Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology (cardiopulmonary specialization)

ASCM Exercise Specialist certification (preferred)

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at The Miriam Hospital in Providence. You will assess patients, prescribe and monitor exercise across Phases I–IV, and educate individuals on cardiovascular health.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license in Rhode Island and ACLS certification; a Master's in Exercise Physiology is preferred. This is a full-time role with day shifts at the Providence campus.