Responsible for planning and providing administrative and clinical leadership to the staff as a member of the CTC leadership team. Acts as an expert resource on telemetry for the monitor technicians and the bedside team for areas including but not limited to, rhythm interpretation, workflows, and the monitoring equipment functionality. Ensures adherence to budget, policies, and standard work to provide the highest quality, safe patient care.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides daily operations oversight for the central telemetry department by providing, guidance, direction, and fulfilling charge duties as needed.
• Daily oversight includes monitoring workflows, assignments, staffing levels and making adjustments to meet productivity levels and conducting audits to maintain patient safety.
• Through the use and application of critical thinking skills, acts as an expert resource to teammates, which includes training/orientation, day-to-day direction, and accountability to expected workflows.
• Maintains budget stewardship by ensuring adequate supplies, equipment, and inventory are available for both safe patient care and a safe work environment.
• Collaborates with manager and committees to develop and enhance best practices. Collaborates with the nurses to develop and provide education.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes coaching on performance, completes performance reviews and overall staff morale. Recommends hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

License/Registration/Certification: Registered Nurse; Licensed in the regional state of scope (currently IL). Certified in a related specialty or leadership area (e.g., PCCN)

Level of Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing

Years of Experience: Typically requires 2 years of experience in one or more specialty areas of Nursing (telemetry, critical care, emergency services) with lead or senior level experience.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Expert in telemetry.
• Excellent problem solving, decision-making and listening skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.