Supervisor Telemetry- RN

Northside Hospital • Lawrenceville, GA

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About The Position

The Supervisor Telemetry provides oversight of the Central Monitoring Unit’s operations, including resolving concerns related to human resources, telemetry capacity, scheduling, and equipment functionality. The role works closely with departments that provide telemetry monitoring and serves as a communication liaison among them. It is responsible for departmental processes that support accurate record keeping, observation of telemetry monitors, and prompt identification and escalation of cardiac rhythm changes to appropriate nursing personnel. The supervisor may perform Monitor Technician duties as needed and may assume 24-hour responsibility for the department in the manager’s absence.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Three years of clinical-area experience, including at least one year in the area of specialty; alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing and two years of clinical-area experience, including at least one year in the area of specialty.
• Current Georgia Registered Nurse license or Nurse Compact (NLC/eNLC) or multistate license.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrated competency in EKG/arrhythmia interpretation.
• Other certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required based on department needs.
• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT), Certified Cardiac Technician (CCT), or Certified National Telemetry Technician (NTA), or eligibility to test with certification required within six months of employment in this role.

Nice To Haves

• One year of supervisory experience.
• National certification in a specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Central Monitoring Unit operations.
• Resolve concerns related to human resources, telemetry capacity, scheduling issues, and equipment functionality.
• Work closely with departments that provide telemetry monitoring and serve as a communication liaison.
• Manage departmental processes supporting accurate record keeping and observation of telemetry monitors.
• Ensure cardiac rhythm changes are promptly identified and escalated to appropriate nursing personnel.
• Perform Monitor Technician duties as needed.
• Assume 24-hour responsibility for the department in the manager’s absence.

What This Job Offers

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