Director of Nursing- Telemetry

Prime Healthcare; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, invites applications for a Director of Telemetry. This RN leadership role assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for nursing services in Telemetry units and oversees delivery of patient care across age groups.

Responsibilities include developing plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and communicating with staff and physicians. The position requires a valid RN license, BLS and ACLS on hire, and preferred Tele RN/CCRN certification

Qualifications

• Current and valid state registered nurse license.
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Tele RN (PCCN) or (CCRN) or Medical Surgical Certification (ANCC) upon hire, preferred.
• Minimum of two years supervisory/management experience.
• Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in acute care setting.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management of nursing service functions within Telemetry units.
• Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of patient care.
• Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and regulatory compliance.
• Assumes 24-hour accountability for the departments.
• Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the unit and effectively utilizes nursing personnel.
• Communicates with staff, physicians and administration (written and verbal) on nursing issues and hospital policy interpretation.
• Assumes house supervisory responsibilities, including responding to codes throughout the hospital and documentation.
• Oversees care for adolescent, adult and older adult patients.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Certification: Tele RN PCCN/CCRN/ANCC

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.

Responsibilities

The Director of Telemetry is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management of all nursing service functions within Telemetry unit(s). Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care. Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations. Assumes 24-hour accountability for the departments. Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the unit and effectively utilizes nursing personnel, time responsibilities for the unit and is directly accountable to the CNO or Administrator. Consults and communicates with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbally on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Assumes house supervisory responsibilities as assigned, including responding to codes throughout the hospital, assessing and charting, and following through with appropriate documentation. Oversees the provision of patient care for adolescent, adult and older adult patients.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state registered nurse license.

2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

4. Tele RN (PCCN) or (CCRN) or Medical Surgical Certified (ANCC) certificate(s) upon hire, preferred.

5. A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.

6. Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting preferred.

7. Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. MSN preferred.

Facility Specific: Current:

1. Current PALS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf