RN- Telemetry- (FT Nights)

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a skilled RN to join our care team. In this role you will collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and staff to manage assessments and care plans, and to monitor progress.

You will perform IV infusions, ECG interpretation, and cardioversion as part of an interdisciplinary team, ensuring safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical RN experience preferred.
• ACLS certification within 1 year required.
• Current Louisiana RN licensure.
• Proficient in ECG rhythm interpretation.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance regulations.
• Ability to manage cardiac infusions and procedural sedation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient assessments and collect health data.
• Analyze assessments to determine nursing diagnoses and outcomes.
• Develop and implement an interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Perform and monitor interventions in the plan of care.
• Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes.
• Initiate and manage non-titrated IV cardiac infusions.
• Interpret ECG rhythms and manage related interventions.
• Perform cardioversion procedures as needed.
• Perform other duties to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

ECG rhythm interpretation

Communication with patients and teams

Cardiac infusion management

Procedural sedation knowledge

Education

Louisiana RN licensure

ACLS certification within 1 year

Job description

Are you passionate about improving the quality of life for patients and families?

What You Will Do

In this role, you will collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and support services to enhance patient care. Your responsibilities include managing patient assessments, creating and updating plans of care, and evaluating patient progress.

• Coordinate patient assessments through the collection of health data.
• Analyze patient assessments to determine nursing diagnoses and identify expected outcomes.
• Develop an interdisciplinary plan of care with prescribed interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Implement interventions identified in the plan of care, collaborating with the healthcare team.
• Evaluate the patient's progress toward achieving the outlined outcomes.
• Initiate and manage non-titrated IV cardiac infusions.
• Interpret ECG rhythm strips and manage interventions as needed.
• Perform Cardioversion procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 1 year of clinical RN experience preferred.
• Education: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 year.
• Skills, Licenses, and Knowledge:
• Current Louisiana RN licensure.
• Proficient in ECG rhythm interpretation.
• Knowledge of departmental safety and compliance regulations.
• Ability to manage cardiac infusions and procedural sedation.
• Strong communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Baton Rouge General, we take care of our team as well as our patients. We offer a comprehensive benefits program for you and your family, professional development support, and various employee perks. These include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and the Baton Rouge General Fit! program. We're nationally and locally recognized for healthcare quality and ranked as one of the best healthcare employers in the state.

What Sets BRG Apart

Baton Rouge General is more than just a healthcare provider. We are a community of compassionate individuals committed to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From newborn deliveries to end-of-life care, we provide a full spectrum of services. With over 600 licensed beds, three campuses, and multiple clinics in the Baton Rouge area, we offer comprehensive care in various specialties.

Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.