Director of Telemetry

Prime Healthcare•Mesquite, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Telemetry, also referred to as a Telemetry Director. The Director of Telemetry 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.

Requirements

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.
A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for all new hires after 1/11/2021.
Current PALS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

Current Critical Care RN (CCRN) or Medical Surgical Certified (ANA) certificate(s) upon hire, preferred.
Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting 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 medical/surgical/telemetry unit(s).
Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care.
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.