Sequoia Hospital·Redwood City, California
The Cardiac Rehab RN assesses complex cardiac conditions and monitors patient progress to optimize healing and long-term wellness. They provide critical education to patients and families regarding medications, diet, and lifestyle changes for heart disease management.
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California.
Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center.
Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.
It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Cardiac Rehab RN, you will be a pivotal caregiver, guiding patients through critical cardiac recovery and empowering them and their families with life-changing support and education.Every day you will expertly assess complex cardiac conditions, meticulously monitor patient progress, and collaborate seamlessly with our multidisciplinary team to optimize healing and long-term wellness plans, ensuring no two days are alike.To be successful in this role, you will combine acute assessment skills and an adaptable, detail-oriented approach with a compassionate drive to go the extra mile, shaping enduring positive health outcomes for every patient.
Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously.
Refers to each individual by name when appropriate.
Screens individuals by requesting to see identification or visitor pass.
Performs appropriate assessment of patients of all ages served based on acceptable practice standards and according to departmental policies and procedures.
Assesses patient/family in areas relevant to cardiac rehabilitation and identifies selfcare deficits.
Develops care plan for each patient based upon the identified deficits.
Explains Cardiac Rehab goals and procedures to patients and their families.
Provides appropriate education to patients and/or family members and ensures patients have a thorough understanding of their heart and disease state, medications, home exercise program, diet, necessary lifestyle changes, and the importance of long term adherence.
Job Requirements Required Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program Experience and/or specialty training in cardiovascular rehab and critical cardiac care, preferably one year within the past two years, upon hire Associates Degree Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program, upon hire Experience and/or specialty training in-cardiovascular rehab and critical cardiac care, preferably one year within the past two years, upon hire Completion of annual safety training.
Completes and maintains required unit specific training, upon hire Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited registered nursing program with a valid California RN license and BLS certification. Preferred experience includes one year of cardiovascular rehab or critical cardiac care within the last two years.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
