Charge Nurse; Primary Cardiac Progressive Care Unit

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The Cardiac Progressive Care team is dedicated to caring for patients with heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, and pre- and post-operative needs after open-heart surgeries. Our team manages a range of cardiac and vascular procedures, including TAVR, mitral clips, ablations, and caths, providing step-down care for moderate-to-high-acuity patients. Our unit is cardiac certified and continuously evolving with the addition of new specialists and technology.

You will work closely with cardiologists, surgeons, advanced practice providers, cardiac rehab, and other specialists, participating in daily multidisciplinary meetings to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Under the direction of the Nurse Director, coordinate care provided by the staff for patients and families.

• Two years of cardiac experience
• Basic EKG skills
• Basic computer skills

• Required:
  
  RN (Registered Nurse) license in Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA
• Preferred: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from AHA

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Preferred:
  Master's degree in Nursing

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare