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Charge Nurse-Telemetry Unit

TriHealth, Dayton, Ohio, United States

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Job Description

Part Time Day Shift $2,500 Sign On Bonus

The 4200 Telemetry Unit is a specialized, stroke‑certified unit at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital offering expert care for patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. This 38‑bed unit provides comprehensive treatment for individuals requiring pre/post cardiac catheterization, management of NSTEMI, heart failure, arrhythmias, and structural heart procedures such as TAVR, WATCHMAN, and MitraClip. Our dedicated team is skilled in electrophysiology, caring for patients who need pacemakers, ablations, and defibrillator procedures.

With continuous cardiac monitoring, the unit manages the complex needs of patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, and other cardiac concerns. As a stroke‑certified unit, we deliver evidence‑based, patient‑centered care to optimize recovery and enhance long‑term outcomes. We work closely with our ICUs and provide a clear pathway to grow in critical care.

Job Overview The Charge Nurse coordinates patient care delivered on a shift through assigned nursing personnel on the unit. The role functions in a non‑management capacity while often having patient assignments.

Job Requirements

Certified within specialty area within two years of assuming the position.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS). ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit or department.

ECG interpretation competency and ACLS certification within 12 months of assuming the role; maintain competency and certification while in the role.

Registered Nurse with 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience.

Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs.

Job Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating patient care delivery in collaboration with unit staff.

Communicate with unit staff, acting as a resource concerning standards of care, policies, and procedures.

Identify actual or potential problems and cooperate with instructors and students from various programs to create assignments and work schedules that match patient needs and staff abilities.

Actively support unit and organizational committees and participate on teams evaluating clinical practice or health services.

Implement ongoing quality changes in nursing practice and promote review of current literature and research.

Act as a clinical resource for unit personnel, performing nursing technical skills in compliance with unit and TriHealth policies.

Direct unit activities, delegate care within scope of nursing practice, and share clinical information with physicians and other health care team members.

Maintain and improve knowledge in area of practice through continuing education, formal education, and certification.

Mentor staff, provide feedback on performance, and support professional development.

Facilitate patient movement through the system toward desired outcomes and maintain effective communication with all customers.

Other Related Information The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy emphasize professional development, collaboration, and a caring nursing culture. Nurses are encouraged to pursue improved knowledge through education, specialty certification, and involvement in community benefit activities.

Working Conditions

Bending – Frequently

Climbing – Rarely

Concentrating – Consistently

Continuous Learning – Consistently

Hearing: Conversation – Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds – Consistently

Interpersonal Communication – Consistently

Kneeling – Occasionally

Lifting

Lifting 50+ lbs – Consistently

Lifting

Pulling – Consistently

Pushing – Consistently

Reaching – Consistently

Sitting – Occasionally

Standing – Consistently

Stooping – Consistently

Talking – Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning – Consistently

Use of Hands – Consistently

Color Vision – Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far – Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near – Consistently

Walking – Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors Serve: ALWAYS

Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello".

Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist.

Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas.

Excel: ALWAYS

Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met.

Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators).

Work on improving quality, safety, and service.

Respect: ALWAYS

Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

Speak positively about team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS

Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared, and actively participating.

Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

Be a good steward of resources, using supplies efficiently and effectively, and seek ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS

Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members, and the community.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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