Charge Nurse - Cardiac PCU

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time benefits

Flexible scheduling

RN career ladder with advancement

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit Charge Nurse (RN) to lead specialized nursing care for acute cardiac conditions, including telemetry monitoring and heart failure management. You will guide care plans, assess condition changes, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safety and satisfaction.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license with 2–5 years of nursing experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and 5–10 years of related experience

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• 2–5 years nursing experience required.
• 5–10 years experience preferred with Bachelor’s degree.
• ACLS and BLS certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate patient care activities and develop care plans.
• Assess data to anticipate changes in condition and collaborate with teams.
• Promote patient satisfaction and safety and support staff development.
• Participate in practice improvement initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ACLS certification

BLS certification

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, post‑transplant care, and telemetry monitoring.

Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate patient care activities, develop and implement complex individualized care plans, and utilize evidence‑based practices. Assess patient data to mitigate changes in condition, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and promote patient satisfaction and safety. Support clinical education, participate in practice improvement initiatives, and serve as a resource to staff.

Qualifications & Skills:

Requires an RN license, with 2‑5 years of nursing experience; a Bachelor’s degree and 5‑10 years of experience preferred. Additional certifications such as ACLS and BLS are necessary. Strong critical thinking, clinical expertise, and leadership abilities are essential.

Key Duties:

Facilitate safe patient care, lead care planning, promote evidence‑based practices, evaluate patient and family experiences, and support professional development.

Benefits:

• Part‑time benefits
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for career advancement within a structured RN career ladder that recognizes leadership and excellence in nursing practice