Heart Failure RN — Inpatient Care & Discharge Support

Confidential; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Heart Failure nurse to provide inpatient care and education for heart failure and cardiomyopathy patients, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team and supporting care for up to 30 days post discharge.

The role requires ACLS within 1 year, IL RN licensure, BLS within 30 days, and nursing degrees. Excellent communication and preceptorship duties are part of the position. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• ACLS within 1 year as required by AHA.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois.
• BLS within 30 days as required by AHA.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and College Diploma in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients in understanding diagnosis, treatment options and resources.
• Serves as liaison in planning care between patients, caregivers and multi-disciplinary health care providers.
• Provide education and informational resources to patient to optimize continuous and comprehensive care.
• Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
• Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
• Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
• Attends daily inpatient huddles to provide input and address care and educational needs.

Skills

ACLS certification

RN license

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Nursing

College Diploma: Nursing

Job description

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Heart Failure nurse to provide inpatient care and education for heart failure and cardiomyopathy patients, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team and supporting care for up to 30 days post discharge.

The role requires ACLS within 1 year, IL RN licensure, BLS within 30 days, and nursing degrees. Excellent communication and preceptorship duties are part of the position. Equal opportunity employer.