Charge Nurse - Cardiac PCU

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive health coverage

retirement plans

tuition assistance

flexible spending accounts

paid time off

community engagement opportunities

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. in Missouri seeks a Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit Charge Nurse (RN) to deliver specialized nursing care for patients with acute and intermediate cardiac conditions, including heart failure management and post-transplant support.

The role requires an RN license and 2–5 years of relevant experience, with advanced training in ECG, invasive monitoring, LVAD, ACLS, and acute care. Leadership growth is supported via a career ladder with pay increases.

Qualifications

• Requires RN license with 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Training includes ECG, invasive monitoring, LVAD, ACLS, and acute care.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of individualized care plans.
• Assess patient data to anticipate changes.
• Facilitate effective communication within the interdisciplinary team.
• Promote evidence-based practices and support practice improvements.
• Evaluate patient and family experiences to enhance care quality and satisfaction.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical expertise

Strong communication

Team leadership

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role

The Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit Charge Nurse (RN) provides specialized nursing care for patients with acute and intermediate cardiac conditions, including heart failure management and post-transplant care.

Responsibilities

Lead development and implementation of individualized care plans, assess patient data to anticipate changes, and facilitate effective communication within the interdisciplinary team. Promote evidence-based practices, support practice improvements, and evaluate patient and family experiences to enhance care quality and satisfaction.

Qualifications

Requires an RN license, with 2-5 years of relevant experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Additional training includes ECG, invasive monitoring, LVAD, ACLS, and acute care. Leadership opportunities are supported through a career ladder program that encourages professional growth and offers pay increases.

Skills

Critical thinking, clinical expertise, strong communication, team leadership, and commitment to patient safety. The role involves working in a high-acuity environment with a focus on safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.

Additional benefits

• comprehensive health coverage
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• flexible spending accounts
• paid time off
• community engagement opportunities