Description

QUALIFICATIONS

• Develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates the plan of care with patients s/p CABG, Valvular repair or replacement, MI, PTCA with or without STENT placement AND Stable angina. Instruct patients on appropriate low-level activity as per department policy & procedure. Evaluates patients cardiac status before, during and after exercise, including instruction and supervision of a structured progressive monitored activity program for all candidates. Organizes and conducts patient and family groups for the purpose of supportive counseling, exercise limitations and coronary artery disease. Age Specific Competencies: Young Adult- Geriatric.
• Provides a Safe and Stimulating Environment for Patients and assumes responsibility for the total needs of the patients including physical, psychological and education daily. Assesses patients needs, sets priorities, and evaluates EKG, vital signs, and other responses to exercise daily. Adapts present exercise regime to sudden change in cardiac status. Recognizes emergency situations and reacts appropriately. Demonstrates customer focus care to all patients/families/significant others. Checks and calibrates all equipment, cleans and maintains equipment and notifies clinical engineering for appropriate services. Age Specific Competencies: Young Adult-Geriatric.
• Assess and evaluates clients Psychosocial needs and initiates referrals to professional community resources. Addresses each patients problems according to their level of coping, denial, anger and acceptance. Encourages verbalization and problem solving while educating patients regarding professional counseling services and support groups. Ensures that patients rights are respected and complies with HIPAA guidelines outlined in AHS policy & procedures. Age Specific Competencies: Young Adult Geriatric.
• Functions as an educator for Patients, Family, community and colleagues. Assess patient and family educational needs. Provides education on risk factors, behavior modification, life style changes, disease process, and use of medication. Conducts formal and informal, individual and group teaching sessions for patients and families. Flexes teaching style to meet a variety of learning needs. Provides orientation for new staff, acts as a mentor to students and interns Age Specific Competencies: Adult Geriatric.
• Checks emergency equipment daily for proper function and safety; contacting the Bio-Medical department in the event of malfunction. Checks exercise equipment daily for proper function and safety. Documents malfunction, tags equipment, and notifies Bio-Medical department. Documents any physician notification or nursing intervention in the clients chart and the departments Untoward Event logbook. Documents incidents and accidents fully in accordance with hospital policy.
• Facilitates education activities such as bulletin boards, lectures, games and National Heart Week programs. Participates in Shared Goverance programs and annual PACT clinical ladder as eligible. Works with Medical Director to facilitate ITP and multidisciplinary plan of care. Assists Cardiologist in documenting in the Physician Supervision Log. Age Specific Competencies: Young Adult Geriatric.
• Interacts with other professionals and is seen as a resource for CARDIOVASCULAR disease and its management; participates in community ventures. Maintains current knowledge on cardiac wellness, disease processes, treatment & intervention and prevention issues. Participates in professional organizations related to this field. Age Specific Competencies: Young Adult- Geriatric.
• Functions as a team member with CARDIAC REHAB STAFF. Communicates effectively and actively listens and seeks feedback. Collaborates with team members to solve problems and resolve conflicts. Builds trusting relationships with co-workers, physicians and supervisors. Communicates ideas for enhancing service to patient population. Participates in departmental meetings & PI activities. Age Specific Competencies: Young Adult-Geriatric.
• Identifies own learning needs and seeks AHS educational opportunities. Maintains BLS & ACLS competency, hospital-required competencies. Participates in Shared Governance Committee, Hospital and Department Process Improvement Initiatives, and supports education of CR participants. Recognizes performance strengths and deficiencies. Exhibits the ability to work independently. Accepts suggestions for personal or professional development in a positive manner Identifies opportunities to upgrade personal or professional growth. Obtains & maintains certifications pertinent to patient population Seeks new information to broaden knowledge base and keep practice current.
• Demonstrates Professional Behavior/Attitudes Adheres to hospital and departmental procedures including the dress code, vacation time, and time PC. Acts in a professional and courteous manner toward all customers; ie: physicians, vendors, insurance representatives, volunteers, patients, family members and staff. Answers the phones in a professional, courteous and timely fashion including name and department
• Other Tasks Which May be Required: Assisting patients scheduling initial and follow up appointments. Documents are pertinent patient information in the electronic medical record. Accurately reflects the patient appointments on the electronic schedule as well as maintains functionality of the schedule.
• Physical Requirements: As defined by Occupation Safety/OMS

Education:

• BSN preferred

Required License:

• Valid New Jersey Nursing License Required

Certifications:

• BLS Required
• ACLS Required

Relevant Experience:

• At least 3+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse in cardiac rehabilitation or cardiac/telemetry setting strongly preferred

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
• Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of Sussex and warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York. We are home to the Center for Breast Health, the only one of its kind in Sussex County, addressing all of a woman's breast health needs with state-of-the-art technology, resources, education, support and follow-up care. Newton Medical Center recently achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Pathway to Excellence designation and is one of a select few health care facilities in New Jersey accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in all three echocardiography procedures: adult transthoracic, adult transesophogeal and adult stress.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.