Telemetry Nursing Director: Lead Clinical Excellence

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

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