Director of Telemetry -Spring Hill

The Director of Telemetry holds 24-hour accountability for leading, planning, and evaluating nursing care delivery within the telemetry unit, collaborating closely with staff, physicians, and patients to achieve high-quality outcomes. This role involves implementing strategies to reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and conditions (HACs), actively participating in initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction, and ensuring departmental alignment with regulatory and organizational standards. The Director is responsible for operational and budgetary oversight, staff development, and fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment that supports continuous improvement in clinical care and patient safety.

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise in clinical best practices and experience leading nursing teams in an acute care setting, especially telemetry or similar units.
• Strong skills in team communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care.
• Proficient in budget planning, financial analysis, and cost containment strategies, aligning departmental spending with organizational objectives.
• Quality Improvement: In-depth understanding of quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop nursing staff to foster engagement, accountability, and a positive work culture.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Five (5) years nursing experience at an Acute Care setting in area of practice; with two (2) of the years in a leadership position.
• Basic Life Support through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• NIHSS

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interaction with the public and medical/nursing personnel, making decisions under pressure, handling multiple priorities, and managing stress appropriately.