RN – Cardiovascular Care Unit (Intermediate)

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care in a fast-paced 18-bed Cardiac Care unit for adults 18+. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions.

Collaborate with charge nurses, social workers, and respiratory staff; manage cardiac drips and monitor patients with IV pumps, monitors, and oxygen therapy. This role emphasizes safety, discharge teaching, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• RN license required and current,”state license as applicable
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• 2+ years of related cardiac care experience preferred
• Commitment to safety and quality patient care

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Implement nursing interventions, manage cardiac drips, and ensure patient safety.
• Document care accurately and maintain compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with charge nurses, social workers, and respiratory staff.
• Use IV pumps, cardiac monitors, and oxygen therapy equipment.
• Provide discharge teaching and ensure a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Assessment

Patient communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

IV pumps

Cardiac monitors

Oxygen therapy tools

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) role involves providing comprehensive care in a fast-paced, 18-bed Cardiac Care unit, handling patients aged 18 and older with conditions such as arrhythmias, CHF, MI, and post-cardiac procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing initial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
• Implementing nursing interventions, managing cardiac drips, and ensuring patient safety.
• Documenting care accurately and maintaining compliance with departmental standards.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members such as charge nurses, social workers, and respiratory staff.
• Using equipment like IV pumps, cardiac monitors, and oxygen therapy tools.
• Providing discharge teaching and ensuring a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications include:

Valid RN license, ACLS and BLS certifications, H.S. Diploma/GED, and relevant work experience. Skills required are assessment, patient communication, safety awareness, and teamwork. The role emphasizes professional development, proactive patient care, and adherence to safety standards.