RN Team Leader

Who We Are:

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.

What We Offer:

• 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

About the Role – RN Team Leader:

Join our dynamic healthcare team at CIS, where we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our patients. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with strong clinical skills and a passion for leadership to serve as a Team Leader within our cardiovascular practice. In this pivotal role, you will not only provide direct patient care but also guide and support clinical team members, ensuring excellence in service delivery, patient outcomes, and workflow coordination.

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.

How You’ll Drive Our Mission Forward:

• 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.

What Makes You a Great Match:

• 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.