Interim Nurse Manager Medical Surgical Telemetry

Overview

• Lead the Medical Surgical Telemetry department, ensuring high-quality patient care and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance clinical outcomes and implement best practices.
• Manage staff development, including training, performance evaluations, and competency assessments.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
• Oversee departmental budgeting, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality improvement, and patient-centered care.
• Serve as a liaison between staff, patients, and administration to address concerns and implement solutions.
• Monitor and analyze departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise daily operations of the Medical Surgical Telemetry unit, ensuring optimal patient care delivery.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain compliance with healthcare standards.
• Coordinate staff schedules, assignments, and workload distribution to maximize efficiency.
• Facilitate staff meetings to communicate updates, address concerns, and foster collaboration.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of patient care activities and outcomes.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate patient transfers and interdisciplinary care.
• Participate in strategic planning and quality improvement initiatives for the department.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical Telemetry; 3 years preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse license in California with BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Proficiency in EKG interpretation or completion of a Basic EKG course within six months.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in charge nurse or supervisory roles.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and departmental performance metrics effectively.