Inpatient Cardio-Pulmonary Nurse

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Cardio-Pulmonary Admit/Discharge RN to provide specialized care for adult patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions in a fast-paced 50-bed unit.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and manage cardiac therapies and devices. The role emphasizes high-quality patient-centered care, teamwork, and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and BLS certification (within 30 days), ACLS certification within one year.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent; experience in cardiac or pulmonary care preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, assessment, and clinical skills, including equipment use like telemetry monitors and IV pumps.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer and manage cardiac drips, medications, and devices such as pacemakers and ICDs.
• Prepare patients for procedures, monitor labs, and support post-procedure recovery.
• Ensure accurate EMR documentation and coordinate discharges with instructions for safe transition.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, communicate professionally, delegate tasks appropriately, and manage patient safety.

Skills

RN license

BLS cert

ACLS cert

Communication

Teamwork

Assessment

Clinical skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Telemetry monitors

IV pumps

Job description

Role Overview:
The Cardio-Pulmonary Admit/Discharge RN provides specialized care for adult patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions in a fast-paced 50-bed unit.
Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and modify individualized care plans.
• Administer and manage cardiac drips, medications, and medical devices like pacemakers and ICDs.
• Prepare patients for procedures, monitor labs, and support post-procedure recovery.
• Ensure accurate documentation in EMR and coordinate patient discharges with instructions for safe transition.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, communicate professionally, delegate tasks appropriately, and manage patient safety and safety hazards.
• Engage in conflict resolution, provide patient education, and uphold standards of care including basic needs such as turning and toileting.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Active RN license and BLS certification (within 30 days), ACLS certification within one year.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent; experience in cardiac or pulmonary care preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, assessment, and clinical skills, including equipment use like telemetry monitors and IV pumps.

This role emphasizes high-quality patient-centered care, teamwork, and professional growth in a supportive environment.