Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular/Telemetry

Terrebonne General Health System; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrebonne General Health System in Louisiana seeks a Registered Nurse to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate nursing care for patients. This role includes patient and family teaching and leadership by working with nursing staff to maintain professional standards in the clinical setting.

The RN will assess and monitor patients, respond to status changes, administer medications, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and teams to provide safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in Louisiana.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
• Ability to educate patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient conditions; initiate and adjust care plans as needed.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient status with appropriate interventions.
• Administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with policy.
• Provide hygiene and comfort measures to support patient well-being.
• Educate patients and families; identify and address emotional and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Identify and manage patient risks, including falls and skin breakdown.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures, including proper body mechanics.
• Complete documentation, shift reports, and assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and use time efficiently to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Education

RN license Louisiana

Job description

Day (United States of America) Department: 100 - 603000 TG - 4N Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Position Description: The Registered Nurse plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates nursing care for patients. This role participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing personnel and other patient team members in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor patient conditions; initiate and adjust care plans as needed.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient status with appropriate interventions.
• Administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with policy.
• Provide hygiene and comfort measures to support patient well-being.
• Educate patients and families; identify and address emotional and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Identify and manage patient risks, including falls and skin breakdown.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures, including proper body mechanics.
• Complete documentation, shift reports, and assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and use time efficiently to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications:

• 1. Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.