We are seeking an experienced and passionate Team Leader for our Cardiac Reconditioning team. The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader who excels at developing teams, driving quality outcomes, and creating an exceptional patient and employee experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
• Strong cardiac nursing experience required
• Ability to manage operations, staffing, quality initiatives, and patient care outcomes
• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
• Knowledge of accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and nursing best practices
• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration
At Baton Rouge General, our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.
• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family
• Professional development and leadership support
• Various employee perks including generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state
• Check out our employee perks here!
As a Team Leader, you will provide operational, clinical, and leadership oversight for the department ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting the strategic goals of Baton Rouge General.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of assigned nursing unit(s)
• Ensure safe, high-quality, patient-focused care through effective leadership and operational excellence
• Monitor staffing levels, patient acuity, and census to ensure appropriate resource allocation
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and enhance the patient experience
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and monitor performance metrics to support departmental goals
• Develop and maintain a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and professional growth
• Respond to and resolve patient care, employee, and operational concerns in a timely and effective manner
• Support regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and organizational policies and procedures
• Promote patient and employee safety through adherence to established best practices and quality standards
At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical, what you do here matters.
With over 600 licensed beds across three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end-of-life support through hospice. Our cardiac services team is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes while advancing innovative patient care practices throughout our organization.
Ready to lead a team that changes lives every day? Apply now and take the next step in your nursing leadership career with Baton Rouge General.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Cardiac nursing experience required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Unit-specific training requirements completed within six (6) months of hire
• National certification in specialty area strongly preferred
• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse License required
• Strong leadership, organizational, and performance management skills
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• Ability to remain calm and effective during emergency situations
• Knowledge of nursing operations, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements
• Complies with all organizational safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards
• Promotes a culture of patient safety, employee safety, and continuous quality improvement
• Ensures compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and standards of care
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