Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiology Clinic

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

FryeCare Cardiology is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Stress Nurse, preparing and supporting patients throughout cardiac stress testing. The nurse monitors patients during testing, documents responses and results, educates patients, and watches for changes or potential complications. After scheduled stress testing is complete for the day, the nurse also assists with clinic responsibilities and patient care.

The role includes carrying out plan-of-care interventions such as medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care; documenting care; and communicating patient conditions to the care team, physicians, patients, and families. The nurse assists with activities of daily living, coordinates care across disciplines, assesses patient and family learning needs, provides appropriate education, and advocates for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.

This is a full-time position at FryeCare Cardiology in Lenoir, North Carolina, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week).

Requirements

• Active North Carolina RN license (single-state) or compact license required; relocating nurses must update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One year of cardiology RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support patients throughout cardiac stress testing.
• Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and ECG readings during testing.
• Observe patients for changes or potential complications during stress tests.
• Document patient responses and testing results accurately.
• Provide patient education and support before, during, and after testing.
• Assist with clinic responsibilities and patient care after scheduled stress testing is complete for the day.
• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care treatments.
• Document patient care provided.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family as appropriate.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharge, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluate patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed