RN Clinical Nurse II - Cardiac Rehabilitation
About The Position
The UNC Hospitals Cardiac Rehab Program is a well-established, AACVPR-certified program located at the UNC Wellness Center in beautiful Meadowmont Village, Chapel Hill, NC. This setting offers a unique and uplifting environment where patients engage in rehabilitation within a bright, welcoming Clinical Fitness Area-an ideal setting to promote wellness! We are seeking a Clinical Nurse II to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team. This role provides nursing care and monitor patients participating in our cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program, working closely with other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Monitoring patients and telemetry during rehab sessions Conducting initial nursing assessments Developing, implementing, and updating Individual Treatment Plans Reporting patient issues to the supervising physician Responding to medical emergencies or identified health concerns Providing patient education, counseling, and ongoing support Preferred qualifications for our role include: 1-3 years of cardiovascular nursing experience in an inpatient (preferred) or outpatient setting OR 3 years of experience in a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation setting This position also qualifies for our Outpatient RN Incentive Program, which includes a $10,000 incentive with 3-year work agreement and relocation based on distance. Learn more here: UNC Medical Center & UNC Faculty Physicians Outpatient Commitment Incentive Program - UNC Health Careers Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.
Requirements
- Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
- If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
- ACLS also required for this role
- One (1) year of nursing experience.
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years of cardiovascular nursing experience in an inpatient (preferred) or outpatient setting
- OR 3 years of experience in a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation setting
Responsibilities
- Monitoring patients and telemetry during rehab sessions
- Conducting initial nursing assessments
- Developing, implementing, and updating Individual Treatment Plans
- Reporting patient issues to the supervising physician
- Responding to medical emergencies or identified health concerns
- Providing patient education, counseling, and ongoing support
- Coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.
Benefits
- This position also qualifies for our Outpatient RN Incentive Program, which includes a $10,000 incentive with 3-year work agreement and relocation based on distance.
- UNC Health benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
