High Risk Cardiac Nurse – Nights

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a high-risk cardiac unit. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care, prioritizing patient safety and family education for post-discharge needs.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans, document progress, and uphold regulatory standards while communicating effectively across the care continuum in a vigilant, safety-conscious

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred with 2+ years of telemetry or cardiac care experience.
• Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional development and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective nursing care aligned with standards and patient needs.
• Educate patients and families for optimal recovery and self-care post-discharge.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and uphold safety standards.
• Develop and communicate individualized care plans proactively.
• Work in a safety-conscious environment, demonstrating alertness and professionalism.

Skills

RN licensure

Cardiac telemetry experience

Assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Professional development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Summary: Provides direct patient care in a high-risk cardiac unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment needs, and medication administration. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and document individualized care plans, ensuring effective communication across care continuum. Utilizes critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors. Maintains a safety-sensitive approach, working in a vigilant and safe manner.

Qualifications & Skills:

• RN licensure required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and 2+ years of experience, especially in telemetry or cardiac care.
• Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional development and regulatory compliance.

Key Duties:

• Deliver safe, effective nursing care aligned with standards and patient needs.
• Educate patients and families for optimal recovery and self-care post-discharge.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and uphold safety standards.
• Develop and communicate individualized care plans proactively.
• Work in a safety-conscious environment, demonstrating alertness and professionalism.