High Risk Cardiac Clinical Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differentials

Benefits

Career ladder for advancement

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a high-risk cardiac unit, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Qualifications include RN licensure and Nursing Diploma/AA; Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred.

No prior experience required, but two years in advanced roles is valued; telemetry/cardiac experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required; Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree, with preferred Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• No prior experience required; two years of experience preferred for advanced roles.
• Telemetry/Cardiac experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in a high-risk cardiac unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans collaboratively, ensuring effective communication across the care continuum.
• Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing experience (Telemetry/Cardiac)

Two years experience (advanced roles)

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role: Provides direct patient care in a high-risk cardiac unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participates in activities enhancing patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, along with professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans collaboratively, ensuring effective communication across the care continuum.
• Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• RN licensure required; Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree, with preferred Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• No prior experience required; two years of experience preferred for advanced roles.
• Telemetry/Cardiac experience is preferred.

Additional Information: The role involves working in a safety-sensitive environment, requiring alertness and safety awareness. The position offers competitive pay, shift differentials, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement through a nurse career ladder promoting professional growth and leadership.