Nursing Director- Telemetry

Prime Healthcare • Reno, NV

18d

About The Position

The Director of Telemetry is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management of all nursing service functions within the Telemetry unit(s). The role supervises, assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient-care delivery; develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations; and is accountable for the departments around the clock.

The Director supervises and evaluates personnel assigned to the unit and effectively manages nursing personnel and time. The position is directly accountable to the CNO or Administrator. The Director consults and communicates with staff, physicians, and administration, both verbally and in writing, on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. House supervisory responsibilities may be assigned, including responding to hospital-wide codes, assessing and charting, and completing appropriate documentation. The role oversees care for adolescent, adult, and older adult patients.

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 of supervisory or management experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

• Tele RN (PCCN), CCRN, or Medical Surgical Certified (ANCC) certificate(s) upon hire preferred.
• A minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical or acute care setting preferred.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume 24-hour administrative responsibility for nursing service functions within Telemetry unit(s).
• Supervise, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of patient care.
• Develop and implement departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations.
• Maintain 24-hour accountability for the departments.
• Supervise and evaluate personnel assigned to the unit and effectively utilize nursing personnel and time.
• Consult and communicate verbally and in writing with staff, physicians, and administration on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies.
• Assume house supervisory responsibilities as assigned, including responding to hospital-wide codes, assessing and charting, and completing appropriate documentation.
• Oversee patient care for adolescent, adult, and older adult patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager