Cardiac Rehab RN — Lead Care & Exercise Therapy

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Hellertown (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network's Cardiac Rehab unit in Hellertown is seeking a Nurse to provide high-quality cardiac and pulmonary care, including EKG monitoring, exercise prescription updates, and patient education. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, teamwork, and a commitment to safety and patient experience.

The job requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Pennsylvania RN license, and 1 year ICU/CCU experience, with strong clinical and teaching abilities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing; 1 year ICU and/or Coronary Care Unit experience.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary pathophysiology; ability to assess patient response to exercise.
• Ability to work interdependently; maintenance of unit-specific competencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervises cardiac rehab sessions; monitors EKG; updates exercise prescriptions; documents patient response to exercise.
• Maintains communication with physicians and care team; participates in performance improvement projects.
• Demonstrates leadership and team-building; provides mentorship to new colleagues and interns; assists in performance appraisals.

Skills

ICU/CCU experience

Cardiac pathophysiology

Educational teaching

Multitasking under stress

Leadership in emergencies

Teamwork & communication

Clinical assessment

Arrhythmia interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

RN license

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network's Cardiac Rehab unit in Hellertown is seeking a Nurse to provide high-quality cardiac and pulmonary care, including EKG monitoring, exercise prescription updates, and patient education. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, teamwork, and a commitment to safety and patient experience.

The job requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Pennsylvania RN license, and 1 year ICU/CCU experience, with strong clinical and teaching abilities in a fast-paced setting.