Clinical Nurse Lead Telemetry Full Time Nights

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

$20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible,-ex

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson is seeking an RN Charge to oversee the Telemetry unit during night shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care while supervising nursing staff and coordinating with healthcare teams.

The role requires 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, AZ or compact licensure, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Strong leadership, communication and infection control skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Arizona (or compact state).
• 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees nursing and support staff, delegating tasks to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance and provides coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care and adjusts plans as needed.
• Coordinates patient care with other healthcare professionals to optimize flow and delivery.
• Ensures clear communication among physicians, patients, families and hospital departments, including shift handoffs.
• Monitors patient flow, bed assignments and resource utilization within the unit.
• Performs rounding to evaluate care delivery and patient satisfaction.
• Maintains adherence to safety, infection control and hospital policies; addresses non-compliance.
• Participates in quality improvement and audits to enhance outcomes and compliance.
• Maintains supplies and promotes cost-effective resource management.
• Leads ongoing education and training for nursing staff.
• Responds to unit emergencies with leadership and direct care as needed.
• Performs other duties; maintains regular attendance and complies with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Infection control

Clinical documentation

Staff mentoring

Patient flow

Multitasking

HIPAA/compliance

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Clinical documentation

Care team software

Job description

$20,000 sign on bonus for eligible, experienced RN's!

This is a full time position working night shift in the Telemetry unit at Northwest Medical Center.

Job Summary

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff, and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required

Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital, Level III Trauma Center, Women's Center, and a large physician group, we offer you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. NMC provides a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, NMC is a great place to work. Accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.