High-Risk Cardiology Charge Nurse - $35-50 per hour
Alpha Home Health and Hospice · Valley Park, MO · 3 days ago
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About the role
Cardiac Stepdown Charge Nurse (RN) responsible for leading and coordinating patient care on a high-risk cardiology unit.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates patient care from admission to discharge
- Develops and implements complex care plans
- Collaborates with the interprofessional team and families
- Leads quality improvement initiatives
- Promotes evidence-based practices
- Evaluates patient and family satisfaction
- Acts as a clinical resource
- Assesses patient data
- Ensures safe, holistic care
Qualifications & Skills
Requires an RN license, with 2-5 years of nursing experience, preferably with a Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of experience. Strong leadership, clinical assessment, communication, and collaboration skills are essential. Safety-sensitive position demanding constant alertness.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
The role provides a pathway for career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder. This position is integral to managing patients with myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes in a top-ranked hospital setting.