Night-Shift Telemetry Nurse Lead

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson is seeking an experienced RN Charge for the Telemetry unit on the night shift. You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate care with the health team, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining a positive work environment.

This role requires 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience, active RN license in AZ, BLS and ACLS, and strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible nurses.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in AZ or compact state.
• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing and support staff on the unit during shifts.
• Coordinate patient care with healthcare teams and ensure flow.
• Monitor safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead shift handoffs, unit huddles, and staff development.
• Participate in quality improvement and audits.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Telemetry nursing

Communication

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

$10,000 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.