Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Registered Nurse for its CardioPulmonary Rehabilitation team. The RN works with nurses and exercise physiologists to support patients recovering from cardiac and pulmonary events in a team-oriented environment focused on recovery, education, and long-term wellness. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekends.

Requirements

• Current RN license to practice in North Carolina, either a North Carolina license or a multi-state compact license.
• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• 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.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• 1–3 years of experience; recent acute care experience within the past 3 years is preferred.
• Experience in cardiac, pulmonary, or rehabilitation settings.
• Passion for patient education, recovery, and long-term wellness.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with nurses and exercise physiologists to care for patients recovering from cardiac or pulmonary events.
• Assist with patient workflow, including cardiac telemetry monitoring, vital signs, patient assessments, and patient education.
• Support the development and maintenance of individualized exercise prescriptions, and assist with exercise equipment setup and monitoring.
• Perform ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physicians, and families as appropriate.
• Document patient care and interventions accurately.
• Help clean, sanitize, and maintain equipment to ensure a safe patient environment.
• Maintain required logs and documentation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to support coordinated patient care and recovery goals.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and attend required in-services.
• Assist with orientation and training of team members as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree