Charge Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Unit

Stand Together Ventures Lab; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Stand Together Ventures Lab is seeking the CVU - Cardiovascular Unit Charge Nurse (RN) to lead and coordinate patient care on a designated shift within the cardiovascular unit. You will plan, direct, and evaluate nursing activities to ensure high-quality care.

You will develop individualized care plans with the interprofessional team, assess data to anticipate changes, and facilitate consults, while promoting evidence-based practices and safety.

Qualifications

• Active RN license is required.
• 2-5 years of nursing experience; critical care experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred while diploma/ASN is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

Critical care experience

Clinical knowledge

Collaboration skills

Education

Nursing Diploma/ASN

Bachelor's degree

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, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off. The position emphasizes patient safety, quality care, and ongoing education to foster nursing excellence.