Registered Nurse- Cardiovascular/ Telemetry (All Shifts)

Terrebonne General Health System; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Loan Payment Program

Retirement Contributions

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Terrebonne General Health System in Houma, LA, is seeking a Registered Nurse to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care for patients. This role includes patient and family teaching and leadership within the care team.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career, including a referral program, loan payment program, retirement contributions, paid time off, vision and dental insurance, disability insurance, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient conditions; adjust care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per policy.
• Educate patients and families; document care.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Ensure infection control and safety procedures.

Skills

Louisiana RN license

Job description

Varied (United States of America)Department:100 - 603000 TG - 4N Cardiac Progressive Care UnitPosition Description:Build your career at Terrebonne General Health System!At Terrebonne General, the work we do matters to the people and families who call our community home. Whether you care for patients directly or support the teams who do, you’ll play a part in making that care possible.We’re looking for people who bring compassion, skill, and a commitment to working together.In return, we offer competitive benefits and opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.Join our team and make a difference close to home!Benefits:Referral programLoan Payment ProgramRetirement ContributionsPaid time offVision insuranceDental insuranceDisability insuranceOpportunities for advancement, and many more!Position Summary: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.