Clinical Nurse Lead Telemetry Nights

Northwest Medical Center Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced RN Charge for the Telemetry unit on the night shift. The role oversees nursing operations, supervises staff, coordinates care with teams, and ensures compliance with hospital policies while promoting professional development.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of nursing experience, active RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Join a 287-bed hospital dedicated to safe, high-quality patient care in a collaborative

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RN licensure and basic life support certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees nursing unit operations during assigned shifts.
• Supervises staff, delegates tasks, and provides coaching.
• Coordinates patient care with healthcare teams and ensures compliance.
• Maintains effective communication among physicians, patients, and departments.
• Monitors patient flow, bed assignments, and resource use.
• Leads infection prevention efforts and adheres to safety protocols.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Infection control

Clinical documentation

Education

RN Licensure

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Hospital information systems

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

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.