RN Cardiac Rehab

UNC Health Care; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a Staff Nurse for a Cardiac Rehabilitation program in Lenoir. The role supports patients and families, applies cardiovascular care principles, and collaborates with the care team to meet client goals.

Responsibilities include leading group exercise classes, maintaining confidentiality, and delivering high-quality wellness services on-site in a fast-paced gym setting. Requires NC RN license, BLS/ACLS, and CCRP within a year.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• RN license in NC; BLS/ACLS required.
• Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients/families in reaching goals using best practice nursing care.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team for care planning and delivery.
• Support wellness programming and provide excellent customer service.
• Lead group exercise classes and ensure patient confidentiality.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Group exercise instruction

Public speaking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Excellent communication

CPR Instructor cert (within 6 months)

Education

BSN preferred

RN license in NC

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:
The Staff Nurse of a certified Cardiac Rehabilitation program works collaboratively with interdisciplinary members to assist clients and families in reaching client goals and uses best practice nursing standards in all aspects of care planning, monitoring and delivery. The Staff Nurse`s knowledge base includes all clinical components of cardiovascular health and interventions, program operations, and marketing of program for effective referrals. Functions as support staff for all wellness programming.

Responsibilities:
Primary customers include: patients, family members, visitors, hospital staff, physicians, volunteers, students and community. Works closely with program medical directors, program director, dietitian, psychologist, vocational rehab and other staff as required. Responsible for supporting the wellness programs for the community and for, providing excellent customer service and ensuring patient confidentiality.
LENOIR

Other information:
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
EXPERIENCE
One year experience in critical care, ED, or cardiac rehabilitation required.
LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
RN license in the state of NC. BLS/ACLS required. Certified cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) within 1 year of employment required.
OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Cardiac monitoring expertise required. Computer skills, public speaking, and ability to lead group exercise classes. Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration on interdisciplinary team. CPR Instructor certification at hire or within 6 months.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Fast paced environment. Works primarily in gym setting, loud music, may perform emergency care. Moves equipment. Community settings for risk factor education.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Walking, standing, sitting, use of computer, reaching, some lifting, talking, hearing and visual ability essential. Will lead group exercise classes.
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Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Cardiac Rehab

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.