Director of Telemetry -Spring Hill

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Spring Hill is seeking a Director of Telemetry to lead nursing care delivery in a 24/7 telemetry unit. You will oversee clinical operations, staff development, and budget management to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include reducing HAIs/HACs, enhancing patient satisfaction, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards through strong teamwork and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Five (5) years nursing experience in an Acute Care setting; two (2) years in a leadership role.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by ARC/ACLS certification.
• NIHSS

Responsibilities

• Lead 24-hour nursing care delivery in the telemetry unit.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and HACs.
• Drive patient satisfaction initiatives and ensure regulatory and organizational standards are met.
• Oversee department budget, staffing development, and cost containment.
• Foster a collaborative, patient-centered culture and ongoing quality improvement.

Skills

Telemetry leadership

Nursing leadership

Budgeting

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description - Director of Telemetry - Spring Hill (2600049B)

Job Description

Director of Telemetry - Spring Hill - (2600049B)

Description

The Director of Telemetry holds 24-hour accountability for leading, planning, and evaluating nursing care delivery within the telemetry unit, collaborating closely with staff, physicians, and patients to achieve high-quality outcomes. This role involves implementing strategies to reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and conditions (HACs), actively participating in initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction, and ensuring departmental alignment with regulatory and organizational standards. The Director is responsible for operational and budgetary oversight, staff development, and fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment that supports continuous improvement in clinical care and patient safety.

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Expertise in clinical best practices and experience leading nursing teams in an acute care setting, especially telemetry or similar units.

Strong skills in team communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care.

Proficient in budget planning, financial analysis, and cost containment strategies, aligning departmental spending with organizational objectives.

Quality Improvement: In-depth understanding of quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance standards.

Ability to mentor, coach, and develop nursing staff to foster engagement, accountability, and a positive work culture.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing

• Five (5) years nursing experience at an Acute Care setting in area of practice; with two (2) of the years in a leadership position.
• Basic Life Support through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• NIHSS

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interaction with the public and medical/nursing personnel, making decisions under pressure, handling multiple priorities, and managing stress appropriately.

Primary Location

Spring Hill

Work Locations

TGH Spring Hill 10461 Quality Drive Spring Hill 34609

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Laboratory Services

Organization

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday