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. 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. 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