Registered Nurse - Cardiac Surgery PCU

Proforma Health Inc; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career ladder with pay increases

Night shift differential

Health coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Proforma Health Inc in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a specialized cardiac stepdown unit, providing direct patient care for post-surgical cardiac patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment. You will assess and implement comprehensive care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the healthcare team.

This role includes three 12-hour night shifts with differential pay and a career ladder offering growth, benefits, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• No experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, autonomous decision-making, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within established standards.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management, medications, and discharge planning.
• Develop, execute, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients/families.
• Use critical thinking to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural values.
• Participate in safety, quality, and compliance activities, and engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Autonomous decision-making

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position involves providing direct patient care as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a specialized cardiac stepdown unit, supporting post-surgical cardiac patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within established standards.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management, medications, and discharge planning.
• Develop, execute, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients/families.
• Use critical thinking to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural values.
• Participate in safety, quality, and compliance activities, and engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Licensure: Active RN license.
• Experience: No experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, autonomous decision-making, and excellent communication skills.

Additional Details

• Opportunities for professional growth through a career ladder that offers pay increases and leadership development.
• Shift work includes three 12-hour night shifts, with shift differentials for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.

Note: This position is safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and safe work practices at all times.