Team Leader - Cardiac Reconditioning

Lead with Heart. Inspire Excellence. Transform Cardiac Care.

What We're Looking For
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

Why You'll Love Working With Us
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!

What You Will Do
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

What Sets BRG Apart
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.

Experience Requirements

Prior supervisory experience preferred

Cardiac nursing experience required

Education Requirements

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

Special Skills, Licensure & Knowledge Requirements

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

Safety & Compliance Expectations

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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