POSITION SUMMARY

The Cardiovascular Telemetry RN is responsible and accountable for directing, planning, and organizing the nursing activities on the CVT unit for an assigned shift with focus on patient, physician and staff needs. The RN is responsible for delivering skilled patient care through the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures; for coordinating patient care through the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures; for coordinating care among patient/family, medicine, nursing, and ancillary and other team personnel; acts as patient advocate; and maintains current knowledge and standards of professional nursing practice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current Louisiana Nursing License in good standing Previous clinical nursing experience in Cardiovascular Telemetry desired BLS is required within 30 days of hire. ACLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Please indicate whether you have ever been convicted of a crime, including any misdemeanors and/or DUI/DWI. (Criminal conviction(s) will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment).