Charge Nurse RN - Cardiac Speciality Care

About the role

Presbyterian is seeking a Charge Nurse on a Cardiac Specialty Care Unit (CSC). They are responsible for overseeing patient care and leading the nursing team in a specialized cardiac care environment. They ensure the smooth operation of the unit during their shift, coordinate care for patients with complex cardiac conditions, including heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, post-surgical care for cardiac procedures and act as a liaison between staff and management. Their role involves supervising nursing staff, managing patient care plans, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for this position. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. - Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities - Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) - Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) - Malpractice liability insurance - Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department - EPIC electronic charting system Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with acute cardiac conditions, including post-surgical recovery, heart failure, myocardial infarctions, and arrhythmias.
• Monitor and manage patients requiring advanced therapies such as hemodynamic monitoring, ventilators, ECMO, and intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Administer medications, perform advanced cardiac assessments, and intervene in life-threatening emergencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all hospital policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Educate patients and families on managing cardiac conditions, including lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and recognizing warning signs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including cardiologists, dietitians, physical therapists, and case managers, to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• Minimum one year of nursing experience required
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
• We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
• Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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• About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
• Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
• AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
• Compensation Disclaimer
• The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
• We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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Additional Information

Location Address: 1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $42.69 Maximum Offer $56.55

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