Clinical Nurse – High-Risk Cardiology (Night Shift)

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible scheduling

Relocation support

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Missouri seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a high-risk cardiology unit, handling myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension.

Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans; educating patients and families; promoting safety, quality and regulatory compliance; collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing. RN license required.
• BSN with 2+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-risk cardiology unit.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on illness management and medication use.
• Promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and communicate care plans across the continuum.

Skills

patient assessment

care planning

patient education

teamwork

communication

safety awareness

regulatory compliance

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree in Nursing

RN license

BSN with 2+ years experience

Job description

This position involves providing direct patient care in a high-risk cardiology unit, caring for patients with conditions such as myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans, promoting patient and family-centered care, and educating on illness management and medication use. The role requires participation in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Staff collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and communicate care plans across the continuum, using critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs. The position is safety-sensitive, requiring constant alertness.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree in Nursing, RN license, no prior experience required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with at least 2 years of experience.

Key Skills:

patient assessment, care planning, patient education, teamwork, communication, attention to safety, and compliance with standards.

Additional Details:

Benefits include medical coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, flexible scheduling, and relocation support. The role offers opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a recognized Magnet-designated hospital.