Job Description

The Head Nurse is responsible for overseeing patient care, staff management and day-to-day operations of a specific department or nursing unit. Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process. Blends caring, compassion, knowledge and integrity to provide safe, quality care that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, review, and combine diagnostic data relevant to the patients current condition.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and other disciplines to identify opportunities for department improvements and drive change.
• Intervene and provide guidance and direction during life-threatening situations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and expected outcomes.
• Implement innovative work processes that improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical leadership activities such as coaching, counseling, mentoring, hiring, firing, yearly performance evaluations, staffing, payroll, and productivity.
• Communicate and collaborate with others to provide patient care.
• Support lifelong learning.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience on current unit or in a like setting/specialty area.

Preferred/Desired

• Experience in a similar setting or specialty area.

Education

• Minimum required education not specified.

Licensure

• RN; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS preferred.

Computer Literacy

• Computer literacy required.

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