Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Cardiac Rehabilitation to help patients recover from cardiac and pulmonary events and support long-term wellness. You will work with nurses and exercise physiologists in a team-focused environment to educate and guide individualized exercise plans.

Requirements include NC RN licensure (or multi-state), an Associate's degree in Nursing, and preferred Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state compact).
• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with nurses and exercise physiologists to care for patients recovering from cardiac or pulmonary events.
• Assists with patient workflow, including cardiac telemetry monitoring, vital signs, patient assessments, and patient education.
• Supports development and maintenance of individualized exercise prescriptions and assists with exercise equipment setup and monitoring.
• Performs ongoing assessments including physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, and families as appropriate.
• Documents patient care and interventions accurately.
• Assists with cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining equipment to ensure a safe patient environment.
• Maintains logs and documentation as required.
• Collaborates across disciplines to support coordinated patient care and recovery goals.
• Participates in professional development opportunities and attends required in-services.
• Assists with orientation and training of team members as needed.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Rehabilitation joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our CardioPulmonary Rehabilitation team works collaboratively to support patients recovering from cardiac and pulmonary events. You'll partner closely with nurses and exercise physiologists in a supportive, team‑oriented environment focused on patient recovery, education, and long‑term wellness.

Our Core Values are Champion Patient Care, Do the Right Thing, Embrace Individuality, Act with Kindness, and Make a Difference Together. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Rehabilitation who excels in this role:

• Works collaboratively with nurses and exercise physiologists to care for patients recovering from cardiac or pulmonary events.
• Assists with patient workflow, including cardiac telemetry monitoring, vital signs, patient assessments, and patient education.
• Supports development and maintenance of individualized exercise prescriptions and assists with exercise equipment setup and monitoring.
• Performs ongoing assessments including physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, and families as appropriate.
• Documents patient care and interventions accurately.
• Assists with cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining equipment to ensure a safe patient environment.
• Maintains logs and documentation as required.
• Collaborates across disciplines to support coordinated patient care and recovery goals.
• Participates in professional development opportunities and attends required in-services.
• Assists with orientation and training of team members as needed.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi‑state (compact) license).

Associate's degree in Nursing required.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

1-3 years preferred and recent acute care experience within past 3 years preferred.

Additional requirements include:

• Experience in cardiac, pulmonary, or rehabilitation settings preferred
• Strong critical thinking skills and decisive judgment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced or potentially stressful environment and respond appropriately
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for patient education, recovery, and long‑term wellness
• BLS
• ACLS

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Rehabilitation joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our CardioPulmonary Rehabilitation team works collaboratively to support patients recovering from cardiac and pulmonary events. You'll partner closely with nurses and exercise physiologists in a supportive, team‑oriented environment focused on patient recovery, education, and long‑term wellness.

Our Core Values are Champion Patient Care, Do the Right Thing, Embrace Individuality, Act with Kindness, and Make a Difference Together. We provide our services in a caring, pro