Nurse Director, Med Surg Telemetry

RN Nurse Director Med Surg Telemetry

Memphis TN

135-165K Bonus Paid Relocation

I. Role Summary & Organizational Leadership

The RN Director Med Surg Telemetry is a key leadership position responsible for the strategic planning operational execution and clinical excellence of the hospitals largest inpatient clinical areas. This role serves as a vital link between senior leadership and frontline staff ensuring that high-quality safe and cost-effective patient care is delivered across all assigned units. The Director is the primary advocate for nursing practice and professional development within their service lines.

II. Detailed Essential Functions & Responsibilities

A. Clinical Practice and Quality Improvement (40%)

Standard of Care : Establish implement and monitor evidence-based clinical standards protocols and policies for the care of adult Med-Surg and Telemetry patients including post-operative complex medical and cardiac monitoring cases.

Safety & Compliance : Ensure continuous adherence to regulatory requirements (TJC CMS State DOH) and uphold core quality measures specifically aiming to reduce Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HACs) such as falls pressure injuries and Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI).

Telemetry Oversight : Provide specialized oversight for telemetry monitoring systems and protocols ensuring staff competency in rhythm recognition appropriate intervention and response to critical changes in patient cardiac status.

Performance Metrics : Lead ongoing Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives utilizing data to track trend and achieve performance targets related to Core Measures patient experience (HCAHPS) scores and infection control rates.

B. Operational and Financial Management (30%)

Budget Accountability : Develop manage and monitor the annual operational and capital budgets for assigned units. Responsible for variance analysis and implementing cost-control strategies without compromising patient safety or quality.

Resource Allocation : Manage nursing and non-nursing labor productivity using established staffing matrix models. Oversee daily staffing adjustments to meet acuity needs while adhering to full-time equivalent (FTE) targets.

Efficiency and Throughput : Collaborate with the Emergency Department Perioperative Services and Case Management to optimize patient flow reduce length of stay (LOS) and improve bed turnover times for the Med-Surg and Telemetry population.

C. Professional Leadership and Development (30%)

Staff Engagement : Create and sustain a positive high-performing work environment that fosters retention and minimizes nurse turnover.

Recruitment & Retention : Actively participate in the recruitment interviewing and selection of nursing and support staff. Implement effective retention strategies mentorship programs and succession planning.

Performance Management : Manage all aspects of employee relations including counseling disciplinary actions annual performance reviews and recognizing high performance.

Shared Governance : Support and champion the hospitals Shared Governance model empowering staff involvement in clinical decision-making and policy development.

III. Required Qualifications and Core Competencies

Category Requirement Detail Education BSN or equivalent required. MSN or a Masters degree in a health or business-related field is highly preferred. Experience Minimum 2 years of progressive management experience (Manager or Director level) in an acute care hospital must include direct oversight of Med-Surg and / or Telemetry units. Clinical Must maintain expert clinical knowledge in adult acute care cardiac monitoring and medical-surgical ability to lead clinical change effectively. Certification Active and current RN License in Tennessee (or compact state) required. BLS required upon hire. ACLS required within 3 in Nursing Administration (NE-BC or CNML) is a plus. Leadership Traits Exceptional ability to manage conflict demonstrate emotional intelligence and communicate clearly under financial acumen and data analysis skills.

Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 130000 - 165000