Clinical Nurse – High Risk Cardiac

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking an experienced RN to provide direct patient care in a high-risk cardiac unit, performing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in line with established standards.

You will educate patients and families on illness management, collaborate with the healthcare team, and participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities to uphold exceptional outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN license required; BSN preferred.
• Experience in telemetry or cardiac care desirable.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting values and cultural backgrounds.
• Ensure safety and quality in care delivery.

Skills

RN license

Telemetry/Cardiac care experience

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree

BSN preferred

Job description

This position involves providing direct patient care in a high-risk cardiac unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards. The nurse promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management, and participates in safety, quality, and regulatory activities. Responsibilities include developing and documenting individualized care plans, collaborating with the healthcare team, and assessing patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting their values and cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN license with a Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree; BSN preferred
• Experience in telemetry or cardiac care is preferred
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
• Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
• Commitment to professional development and patient safety
• Competitive pay, shift differential, and benefits eligibility
• Opportunity for career growth through a structured nurse career ladder
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off

This role offers a chance to deliver high‑quality cardiac care within a recognized Magnet‑designated organization, emphasizing professional growth and excellence in patient outcomes.