Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to adults with complex cardiac conditions. You will monitor rhythms and vital signs, administer medications, collaborate with physicians, educate patients and families, and document care in the EMR.

A licensed RN, BLS, and graduation from an accredited nursing program are required, with preferred ACLS and stroke scale

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license (state-specific).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred: ACLS certification; NIH Stroke Scale certification; experience in cardiac, telemetry, PCU, or critical care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care following evidence-based practices and standards.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and patient responses, intervening promptly as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures with accuracy and clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, treatments, medications, and post-discharge care.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and uphold patient safety practices.
• Provide compassionate care aligned with organizational values and support a healing environment.

Job description

Position

Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU) requires providing high-quality, patient-centered care to adults with complex cardiac conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care following evidence-based practices and standards.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and patient responses, intervening promptly as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures with accuracy and clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, treatments, medications, and post-discharge care.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and uphold patient safety practices.
• Provide compassionate care aligned with organizational values and support a healing environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license (state-specific).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred: Experience in cardiac, telemetry, PCU, or critical care nursing; ACLS certification; NIH Stroke Scale certification (if applicable).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and organizational values.
• Adaptability and critical-thinking abilities.