MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Clinical Operations & Quality • Manages day-to-day operations of Telemetry and Med-Surg Telemetry units. • Ensures delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based nursing care. • Oversees falls, pressure injury, CAUTI, CLABSI, sepsis and stroke measures. • Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, CDPH standards. • Leads quality improvement initiatives and monitors documentation compliance. • Investigates clinical incidents and patient complaints. 2. Staffing & Workforce Management • Develops staffing plans aligned with census and acuity. • Oversees scheduling, productivity, and labor management. • Manages hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and corrective action. • Ensures telemetry competency validation and ACLS proficiency. • Supports shared governance and engagement initiatives. 3. Financial Stewardship • Develops and manages departmental budgets. • Monitors labor productivity, overtime, premium pay, and agency utilization. • Conducts FTE and staffing variance analysis. • Implements cost containment strategies without compromising quality. • Participates in capital planning for telemetry equipment. 4. Patient Throughput & Care Coordination • Collaborates with case management and interdisciplinary teams. • Monitors LOS, GMLOS variance, and discharge efficiency. • Supports patient flow and capacity management initiatives. 5. Strategic Leadership & Culture • Aligns unit goals with hospital strategic priorities. • Fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration. • Represents the unit in interdisciplinary meetings. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education (Indicate minimum education or degree required.) • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Preferred Education (Indicate preferred education or degree required.) • Master’s degree (MSN, MHA, MBA) preferred Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate minimum years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.) • 3–5 years acute care RN experience. • 2–3 years progressive nursing leadership experience. • Experience in telemetry and/or medical-surgical acute care required. • Strong knowledge of hospital KPIs and regulatory standards. Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate preferred years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.) • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in functional area. • NE-BC, NEA-BC, CNL, FACHE or equivalent Professional Nursing Leadership Certification from a nationally recognized organization upon hire preferred Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation (List any licensure or certification required and specify name of agency.) • Current California RN license. • American Heart Association BLS Card • American Heart Association ACLS Card • EKG Certification • Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire) • NIH Stoke certification required 30 days from date of hire. • Current Los Angeles County Fire Card (or must be obtained within 30 days of employment) • NE-BC or NEA-BC within 1 year of hire Full-Time Exempt