Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehabilitation

Rutherford Regional Health Systems; Rutherfordton (NC); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with company match

Zusammenfassung

Rutherford Regional Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Cardiac Rehabilitation team in Rutherford County, NC. You will work alongside nurses and exercise physiologists to support patients recovering from cardiac and pulmonary events, providing assessments, education, and coordinated care to promote long-term wellness.

The role requires NC RN licensure, an associate degree in nursing (bachelor's preferred), and 1–3 years of acute care experience.

Qualifikationen

• Current NC RN license to practice required.
• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1-3 years acute care experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Cares for patients recovering from cardiac or pulmonary events in collaboration with the care team.
• Performs monitoring of cardiac telemetry, vital signs, assessments, and patient education.
• Supports development and maintenance of exercise prescriptions and equipment setup.
• Documents patient care and coordinates with physicians and families as appropriate.
• Maintains safe environment by cleaning and sanitizing equipment and keeping logs.

Kenntnisse

RN licensure NC

Critical thinking

Patient education

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

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.

How You'll Contribute

• 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

Schedule

32 hours weekly. Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. No weekends.

More About Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients across Rutherford County and surrounding communities. As part of Lifepoint Health, we combine the support and resources of a national healthcare network with the close-knit feel of a community hospital. Through our partnership with Duke Lifepoint Healthcare, we are strengthening quality, expanding access to physician expertise and specialists, and investing in resources that help transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Here, you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to making a meaningful difference for patients and helping build healthier communities.

EEOC Statement

"Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."