Telemetry Nursing Director — Lead 24/7 Acute Care Team

Saint Mary's Health Network; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Health Network in Reno, NV is seeking a Director of Telemetry to oversee nursing services for Telemetry units and assume 24-hour administrative responsibility for patient care delivery.

The role requires BSN (MSN preferred) and strong supervisory experience in an acute care setting. Collaborates with physicians and hospital leadership to ensure quality and regulatory compliance, with a day shift in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state registered nurse license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Tele RN (PCCN) or (CCRN) or Medical Surgical Certified (ANCC) certificate(s) upon hire, preferred.
• A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.
• Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting preferred.
• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. MSN preferred.

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.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Leadership

BLS certified

ACLS

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

PCCN/CCRN

PALS

ACLS

BLS

Job description

Saint Mary’s Health Network in Reno, NV is seeking a Director of Telemetry to oversee nursing services for Telemetry units and assume 24-hour administrative responsibility for patient care delivery.

The role requires BSN (MSN preferred) and strong supervisory experience in an acute care setting. Collaborates with physicians and hospital leadership to ensure quality and regulatory compliance, with a day shift in a full-time capacity.