RN Team Leader

Cardiovascular Institute of the South, a leading organization dedicated to advancing heart health through innovation and excellence, is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). Together, we share the same mission to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of heart health.

• Choice of three health insurance plans
  
• Dental insurance coverage
  
• Vision insurance coverage
  
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plan
  
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
  
• Company-paid life insurance for you and your family
  
• Access to company-provided training and educational resources
  
• Eligibility for annual merit-based performance increases
  
• Accrued General Purpose Time (GPT)
  
• Eight company-paid holidays
  
• Special company events, including Christmas parties, Family Day, employee engagement activities, and Spirit Days
  
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their dependents
  

Join our dynamic healthcare team at CIS, where we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our patients. We are seeking a

As a Team Leader, you will collaborate closely with physicians, management, and staff to maintain high standards of care, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of accountability and support.

• Serve as a clinical lead, providing daily oversight and support to nursing and medical assistant staff to ensure effective team coordination and exceptional patient care.
  
• Act as a primary liaison between physicians/providers and clinical team members to ensure efficient communication and task delegation.
  
• Triage patients and assess emergency cases, documenting medications, allergies, vital signs, complaints, and history in both paper and electronic medical records.
  
• Maintain accurate and complete clinical documentation, including patient wait times, chart notes, phone interactions, allergies, and medications.
  
• Ensure completion of physician/provider orders and assist with procedures including injections, test scheduling, and medication sample distribution.
  
• Monitor the quality of clinical work, address workflow gaps, and assist in resolving patient care issues in real-time.
  
• Assist with onboarding and training of new clinical staff and provide mentorship and coaching as needed.
  
• Perform blood work (venipuncture and finger sticks), Coumadin clinic support, and pacemaker/defibrillator interrogation as needed.
  
• Provide patient education regarding diagnostic procedures (EKGs, Holters, stress tests, nuclear medicine, etc.) and assist with family communication when necessary.
  
• Respond to patient and pharmacy calls, coordinate with home health agencies and other providers, and manage prescription refills.
  
• Complete required medical forms, including home health requests, FMLA, disability statements, and doctor�s excuses.
  
• Manage insurance flags and complete pre-certifications for testing when needed.
  
• Support supply ordering, clinic safety checks, and compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., crash cart, medication fridge, drug closet).
  
• Provide cross-coverage to other CIS clinics and departments as needed.
  
• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for improvement and participate in clinical quality initiatives.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned, aligned with the CIS mission and patient-first philosophy.
  

• Current and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana (required).
  
• One to two years of clinical experience in cardiology or a similar setting (preferred).
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required); ACLS preferred.
  
• Successful completion of EKG and general cardiology courses (required within 12 months of hire).
  
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support, and hold team members accountable.
  
• Excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking abilities.
  
• Strong EMR proficiency and comfort in fast-paced environments.
  
• A commitment to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  

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Required* Registered Nurse

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