RN Telemetry Supervisor, Central Monitoring Unit

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight of the operations of the Central Monitoring Unit to include resolution of concerns related to human resources, telemetry capacity, scheduling issues, and equipment functionality.  Works closely and serves as a communication liaison with all departments that provide telemetry monitoring.  Responsible for the departmental processes that support accurate record keeping, observation of telemetry monitors, and prompt identification and escalation of cardiac rhythm changes to appropriate nursing personnel.  May perform the duties of a Monitor Technician as needed. In the absence of the manager, may assume 24-hour responsibility for the department.

 

Qualifications

REQUIRED

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with one (1) year of nursing experience in area of specialty.

Associates Degree with three (3) years’ clinical experience OR Bachelor’s in Nursing with Two (2) years’ clinical experience.

Demonstrated ability to set priorities and make appropriate clinical and supervisory decisions. Must possess good problem solving skills.

Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Certified in cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Other certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP may be required based on department needs.

Demonstrated competency in EKG/arrhythmia interpretation

Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) or CCT within 6 months of employment

 

PREFERRED

1 year supervisory experience preferred

National certification in specialty area

 

Work Hours (EX:7AM-7PM):

7P-7A

Weekend Requirements:

Yes