Charge Nurse (Primary) Cardiac Progressive Care Unit

SUMMARY

You'll be part of a dedicated cardiac-focused team caring for patients with heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, and pre- and post-operative needs after open-heart surgeries. The team handles a range of cardiac and vascular procedures, including TAVR, mitral clips, ablations, and catheterizations, providing step-down care for moderate-to-high-acuity patients. The unit is cardiac certified and continuously growing with the recent addition of three new cardiologists and a new cardiothoracic surgeon, introducing fresh techniques and cutting-edge technology.

Experience

• Two years of cardiac experience

Skills

• Basic EKG

Other

• Basic computer skills

Licenses/Certifications

• Required: RN (Registered Nurse), State of Missouri
• BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
• PREFERRED: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)

Education

• Required: Bachelors - Nursing
• PREFERRED: Masters - Nursing