Charge Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Unit

Aura Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aura Health is hiring a Cardiovascular Unit Charge Nurse (RN) to lead and coordinate patient care on a designated shift within the cardiovascular unit. You will direct nursing activities, develop care plans, and serve as a clinical resource for staff.

Requires active RN license and nursing degree with 2–5 years of nursing experience; critical care experience preferred. Leadership experience not required, but collaboration and safety focus are essential in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Nursing Diploma/ASN required; BSN preferred.
• 2-5 years of nursing experience, critical care preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing activities to ensure high-quality care.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with interprofessional team, patients, and families.
• Assess patient data to anticipate changes and facilitate appropriate consults.
• Promote evidence-based practices and support nursing advancement.
• Evaluate patient and family experiences to improve satisfaction and care quality.
• Maintain safety standards in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Serve as a clinical resource, guiding nursing staff.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Role: The CVU - Cardiovascular Unit Charge Nurse (RN) is responsible for leading and coordinating patient care on a designated shift within the cardiovascular unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing activities, ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interprofessional team, patients, and families.
• Assess patient data to anticipate and mitigate changes in condition and facilitate appropriate consults.
• Promote evidence-based practices through scientific inquiry, participate in practice improvements, and support nursing advancement.
• Evaluate patient and family experiences, aiming to enhance satisfaction and care quality.
• Maintain safety standards, working in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Serve as a clinical resource, providing guidance to nursing staff.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license; Nursing Diploma/Associate's required, Bachelor's preferred.
• 2-5 years of nursing experience; critical care experience preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is not required.
• Strong clinical knowledge, leadership, and collaboration skills.

Additional Information: The role offers professional development opportunities, career progression via a nurse career ladder, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• health insurance
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• paid time off

The position emphasizes patient safety, quality care, and ongoing education to foster nursing excellence.