Director Of Nursing - Telemetry
Job Description
The Director of Nursing (DON) for Inpatient Medical-Surg/Telemetry is responsible for setting, auditing, and executing the clinical care standards and operational strategies across large inpatient telemetry wards. The role ensures the successful execution of fiscal unit budgeting, optimal nurse-to-patient staffing arrangements, and clinical quality checks while maximizing safe patient outcomes and team engagement.
Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Nursing (BSN/MSN); MSN or Healthcare Administration degree preferred.
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Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) License in Arizona.
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5+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience overseeing inpatient medical-surgical or cardiac telemetry systems.
Preferred Skills * Expert workforce allocation, nursing retention planning, and hospital financial management capabilities.
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Clear communication mechanisms to guide large professional cohorts during clinical updates.
Experience Required 5+ years of relevant nursing management experience directing clinical workflows, nurse scheduling, or multi-unit inpatient wards.
Responsibilities Duties:
Key Responsibilities * Coordinate and execute clinical unit operational plans, managing equipment allocations and staffing matrices.
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Prepare unit productivity summaries, state-level regulatory portfolios, and performance assessment records.
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Define standardized telemetry monitoring profiles and nurse competencies to protect patient safety.
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Coordinate with Chief Nursing Officers (CNO), case management leaders, infection control units, and medical staff.
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Monitor unit quality indicators (e.g., fall frequencies, pressure ulcers) and promptly address operational deviations.
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Maintain absolute compliance with state healthcare mandates, CMS guidelines, and institutional standards.