Charge Nurse (RN) - Cardiology

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Relocation support

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester seeks a Cardiology Charge Nurse (RN) to lead and coordinate care on a high-risk cardiology unit. You will guide patient care from admission through discharge and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license with 2-5 years of nursing experience and preferably a Bachelor's in Nursing, plus BLS/ACLS/EKG certifications. Leadership experience is a plus and professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• RN license is required.
• 2-5 years of nursing experience.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 5-10 years of experience.
• Certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and EKG are highly valued.
• Leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care from admission through discharge.
• Develop and implement complex, individualized care plans with the team, patients, and families.
• Apply evidence-based practices to improve outcomes and safety.
• Assess patient data to anticipate clinical changes and intervene.
• Evaluate patient and family experiences to improve care quality.
• Lead practice evaluations and support clinical staff in safety.

Skills

Nursing experience

Leadership experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

EKG interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

We are seeking a Cardiology Charge Nurse (RN) to lead and coordinate care on a high-risk cardiology unit.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitating patient care from admission through discharge,
• Developing and implementing complex individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families,
• Utilizing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and safety,
• Assessing patient data to proactively address clinical changes,
• Evaluating patient and family experiences to enhance care quality,
• Leading practice evaluations and supporting clinical staff in maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• RN license,
• 2-5 years of nursing experience,
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 5-10 years of experience,
• Extensive certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and EKG,
• Leadership experience is a plus.

Ideal candidates

will demonstrate clinical expertise, leadership ability, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

Additional duties

involve participating in professional development, advancing nursing practices, and supporting a collaborative team environment.

Benefits include

comprehensive insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and relocation support.