RN Clinical Nurse II - Cardiac Rehab

About the role

The UNC Hospitals Cardiac Rehab Program is an AACVPR-certified program located within the UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont Village in Chapel Hill, NC. We are seeking a Full-Time Clinical Nurse II – Day Shift to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and clinical monitoring for patients participating in our cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, working closely with physicians, exercise physiologists, and other healthcare professionals to promote patient safety, support individualized treatment goals, and optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and clinical oversight for patients in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Monitor patients and telemetry during rehabilitation sessions, recognizing and responding to changes in clinical status.
• Perform comprehensive initial nursing assessments and ongoing assessments as indicated.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate patient concerns, changes in condition, and clinical findings to the supervising physician and care team.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and identified health concerns during rehabilitation sessions.
• Provide patient education, counseling, and support related to disease management, risk-factor modification, exercise, and wellness.
• Promote a safe, supportive, and patient-centered rehabilitation environment.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and the multidisciplinary team to support individualized goals and optimal outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of cardiovascular nursing experience in an inpatient setting preferred; outpatient cardiovascular nursing experience will also be considered.
• OR 3 years of experience in a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation setting.
• Strong assessment, communication, critical-thinking, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and recognition of cardiac rhythm changes preferred.

Education 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 the employment date.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.

Professional Experience Requirements

• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Salary

$34.22 – $48.38 per hour (Hiring range; pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity).

Schedule

Full-Time | Day Shift