Registered Nurse – Cardiac ICU

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Well-being resources

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a cardiac ICU setting, focusing on critically ill cardiac patients. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care to ensure safety and quality.

Ideal candidates hold a Nursing Diploma/Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred) with at least two years of experience in critical care, step-down, or cardiac units; strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree.
• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in critical care, step-down, or cardiac units is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management and post-treatment needs.
• Develop and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients or families.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers.
• Participate in activities enhancing patient safety and professional development.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, demonstrating alertness and safe practices.

Skills

Critical care

Assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

This position involves providing direct patient care in a specialized Cardiac ICU, focusing on critically ill cardiac patients. The nurse will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management and post-treatment needs.
• Develop and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients or families.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers.
• Participate in activities enhancing patient safety and professional development.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, demonstrating alertness and safe practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Licensed RN with a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred with at least 2 years of experience.
• Critical care, step-down, or cardiac experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on high-quality patient care.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Opportunity for career advancement through a structured RN Career Ladder promoting professional growth and salary increases.
• Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources to support well-being.
• This role supports a multidisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional cardiac patient care in a top-ranked hospital environment.