RN Staff Nurse Acute Cardiology Pulmonary

Overview

Your job is more than a job. Telemetry nursing is the heartbeat of cardio/pulmonary recovery. You use quick‑thinking and problem‑solving to monitor heart rhythms, ECGs, arrhythmias, and intervene in emergency situations. You combine scientific knowledge with emotional care to provide comprehensive patient support.

• Develop and deliver a plan of care by prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints and team members for patients.
• Evaluate vital signs according to standards of care and monitor life support measures such as advanced heart and respiratory technology.
• Apply knowledge of complex patient conditions including psycho/social needs.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and appropriate care team members immediately concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
• Prevent and treat wounds and monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Collaborate and consult with nursing supervisor and multidisciplinary team members to identify actions to improve patient care or when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
• Assist others without being asked.

• Current nursing license in the state of Louisiana as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current PALS certification.

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LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.