Nursing Supervisor Telemetry New

This is a full time position working as a Nursing Supervisor in the Telemetry department at Northwest Medical Center.

What we offer:

Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to $20K for student loan payments.

We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Job Summary

The Supervisor - RN provides critical leadership during assigned shifts to oversee hospital operations and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. This role acts as the administrative point of contact during non-business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The Supervisor coordinates patient flow, manages staffing, addresses emergencies, and ensures compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards, serving as a resource for clinical and non-clinical staff.

Essential Functions

• Oversees hospital operations during assigned shifts, ensuring appropriate staffing levels across departments to meet patient care needs.


• Monitors hospital census, coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers, and ensures optimal bed utilization.


• Acts as the administrative point of contact for staff, patients, and families during non-business hours, addressing inquiries, resolving conflicts, and providing support.


• Responds to emergencies, crises, and critical patient care issues, coordinating resources and personnel to ensure safety and quality care.


• Serves as the incident commander in disaster situations until relieved by a senior leader, ensuring effective communication and resource allocation.


• Supervises nursing staff, providing clinical guidance, oversight, and support to ensure proper delegation and care delivery.


• Promotes efficient use of organizational resources to deliver cost-effective and safe patient care services.


• Ensures compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, identifying and addressing deviations.


• Handles patient and family complaints and inquiries with professionalism, empathy, and appropriate resolution strategies.


• Completes and validates the midnight census, ensuring accurate patient counts and bed status are reported.


• Conducts hospital rounds to assess staff and patient needs, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.


• Facilitates communication between staff, physicians, and administration to resolve issues and maintain operational efficiency.


• Provides administrative decision-making support in the absence of department managers or senior administrators, escalating critical issues to the Administrator on Call (AOC) as needed.


• Identifies opportunities for performance improvement and assists in implementing initiatives to enhance care delivery and patient satisfaction.


• Monitors and maintains an adequate supply of resources, ensuring staff have the tools necessary to provide quality care.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

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  Supervision and Staff Management
  
  
  • Supervises, trains and oversees departmental staff.
  
  
  • Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Manager or Director on staffing issues.
  
  
  • Assists with and contributes to performance evaluations and goal setting.
  
  
  
  


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  Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
  
  
  • Assists in managing departmental budget ensuring cost-effective operations while maintain high quality service.
  
  
  • Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
  
  
  • May contribute to evaluation and implementation of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  
  
  • May contribute to development of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
  
  
  
  


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  Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
  
  
  • Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
  
  
  • May participate in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
  
  
  • Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
  
  
  
  


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  Collaboration and Communication
  
  
  • Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  
  
  • Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
  
  
  
  


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  Staff Responsibilities
  • May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required


• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing preferred


• 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in the acute care environment required


• 0-2 years of prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and the ability to manage complex patient care situations.


• Effective leadership and decision-making skills in high-pressure and emergency situations.


• Proficient in managing hospital operations, including staffing, patient flow, and resource allocation.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration among staff, physicians, and administration.


• Knowledge of hospital policies, regulatory standards, and best practices in patient care.


• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to address operational and patient care challenges.


• Ability to handle sensitive patient and family concerns with professionalism and empathy.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required


• BCLS - Basic Life Support required and


• Health Services\ACLS required

Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital, seven urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center, Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation, Women's Center, and a large physician group, we offer you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. NMC provides a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, NMC is a great place to work. Accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.