Registered Nurse

Ascension is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Cardiopulmonary Rehab program. In this role, you'll provide evidence-based nursing care to patients recovering from cardiac and pulmonary conditions, including monitored exercise sessions, risk factor modification, and ongoing patient/family education. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans; monitor telemetry and vital signs; coordinate with a multidisciplinary team; and support patients in lifestyle changes aligned with Ascension's compassionate, patient-centered mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct cardiopulmonary rehab nursing care to patients in monitored exercise and education sessions
• Conduct comprehensive cardiopulmonary assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Monitor telemetry, vital signs, and patient response to exercise, intervening as needed
• Educate patients and families on disease management, risk factor reduction, and lifestyle changes
• Coordinate care with physicians, respiratory therapists, exercise physiologists, and other team members
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the EHRReinforce medication adherence and monitor for side effects or complications
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives within the rehab program
• Support a compassionate, inclusive, and patient-focused care environment
• Precept or mentor new staff and participate in ongoing professional development

Required Skills

• Cardiopulmonary assessment
• Telemetry monitoring
• Care planning and coordination
• Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation protocols
• Vital signs and hemodynamic monitoring
• Patient education and coaching
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
• Medication administration and titration
• BLS/ACLS emergency response
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration