Charge Nurse (Primary) Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Summary
Coordinates care for cardiac progressive care patients with moderate-to-high acuity needs, including heart failure, MI, arrhythmia, and pre-/post-op open-heart cases. Requires 2 years cardiac experience, RN Missouri, BLS, basic EKG, and basic computer skills.
Highlights
- Experience
- Two years of cardiac experience
- Education
- Bachelor's in Nursing required; Master's preferred
- License Required
- RN license, State of Missouri
- Certifications
- BLS from AHA required; ACLS from AHA preferred
- Department
- Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
- Reports To
- Nurse Director
Job description
SUMMARY: Cardiac Progressive Care team you'll be part of a dedicated group of cardiac-focused professionals caring for patients with heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, and pre- and post-operative needs after open-heart surgeries. Our team handles a range of cardiac and vascular procedures, including TAVR, mitral clips, ablations, and caths, providing step-down care for moderate-to-high-acuity patients.Our unit is cardiac certified and continuously growing with the recent addition of three new cardiologists and a new cardiothoracic surgeon, introducing fresh techniques and cutting-edge technology. work closely with cardiologists, surgeons, advanced practice providers, cardiac rehab, and other specialists, with daily multidisciplinary meetings that keep you engaged in comprehensive patient care. SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Nurse Director coordinate care provided by the staff for patients and families.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of cardiac experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Basic EKG
OTHER: Basic computer skills
LICENSE/CERT: Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) Preferred: ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
EDUCATION: Required: Bachelors - Nursing, Preferred: Masters - Nursing
EXPERIENCE: Two years of cardiac experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Basic EKG
OTHER: Basic computer skills
LICENSE/CERT: Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) Preferred: ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
EDUCATION: Required: Bachelors - Nursing, Preferred: Masters - Nursing