RN Charge Cardiac Tele 5A nights

Job Summary

Lutheran Hospital is seeking a Full-time RN Charge Cardiac Tele 5A. New pay rates for 2026! Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with matching, student loan repayment, and competitive salary.

About the Role

The Cardiac Tele 5A team is a 24-bed unit with experienced and new nurses offering support and shared knowledge. Leadership and teamwork are key components of this unit.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities.
• Evaluate staff performance, provide feedback, and coach to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversee assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensure effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Maintain patient flow, manage bed assignments, and optimize resource utilization within the unit.
• Conduct employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Maintain adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensure necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitate ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensure training needs are met.
• Lead efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Respond to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.