Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse is also often charged with closely monitoring and assessing cardiac patients. For example, cardiac nursing professionals may assist patients in their return to better health and provide assessments, recommendations and interventions based on patient symptoms, vital signs, (Heart rate, blood pressure) and ECG telemetry. Along with being a medical professional, you will also have several other roles as a cardiac rehabilitation nurse. For instance, you must be prepared to educate, advise, guide, and support patients as well as treat them. You should also have excellent communication skills and a general passion for healthy living.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in nursing required
- Registered Nurse License in MA required
- BLS through American Heart Association, required
- ACLS certification is required for the position, must obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of hire date
- 3-5 years' experience in acute care medical center, required
- 1-2 years CCU / Telemetry / Cath Lab / Cardiac Surgery preferred
- Interest in exercise science / physiology preferred
- Successful completion of Heart and Vascular Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias Course
SCHEDULE:- Hours: Full Time Day- Monday through Friday
- 32 hours
- Saturday Rotation (every 6 weeks)
- Department: Cardiac Rehab
We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve - apply today - YOU belong at Baystate!Our compensation philosophyWe offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.
Education:Diploma in Nursing (Required)
Certifications:Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Registered Nurse - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts
CompensationNote: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum
$72,800.00 - $101,774.00 - $130,728.00
