Telemetry Lead Registered Nurse RN

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Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse – Cardiac Monitor Lead provides clinical leadership for cardiac monitoring services and ensures accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms for patients on telemetry. This role serves as a clinical resource and mentor, supports regulatory and quality standards, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to promote patient safety, excellent outcomes, and compassionate care.

What You Will Do

• Continuously monitor, analyze, and interpret cardiac rhythms using telemetry monitoring systems

• Recognize, validate, and escalate abnormal rhythms and life-threatening arrhythmias in a timely manner

• Communicate critical findings promptly to bedside nurses, providers, and rapid response teams

• Accurately document rhythm interpretations, communications, and interventions in the electronic medical record

• Support patient-centered care plans related to cardiac monitoring and telemetry needs

• Serve as the clinical lead and subject matter expert for cardiac monitoring/telemetry operations

• Provide mentoring, education, and ongoing clinical support to cardiac monitor technicians

• Participate in performance improvement initiatives focused on monitoring accuracy, response times, workflow efficiency, and patient safety

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN preferred)

• Minimum of three (3) years of critical care nursing background in cardiac telemetry

• Prior experience as a telemetry lead, charge nurse, or clinical preceptor

• Demonstrated proficiency in ECG interpretation and arrhythmia recognition

Preferred

• Advanced knowledge of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmia management

• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment

• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred (certification support available post-hire)

• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills

Position Highlights

• Full-time, 36 hrs/Night Shift

• Every other weekend /holiday rotation

• Hourly position, included in RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95

About the Organization

Founded in 1897, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is a 617-bed, Level I Trauma Center and a major teaching hospital serving Connecticut and the surrounding region. As part of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, we are proud to be one of the nation’s largest Catholic healthcare systems, united by a shared commitment to compassionate, high-quality care for all.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.