What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time RN - Emergency Department Head Nurse position at Alpha Home Health and Hospice?
Job Summary
The Head Nurse oversees patient care, staff management, and daily operations within a nursing department or unit. They utilize the nursing process to coordinate and deliver safe, quality care that respects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. The role involves providing clinical leadership to nursing staff, ensuring continuity of care aligned with hospital policies and goals, and collaborating with leadership to achieve department objectives.
Responsibilities
The Head Nurse oversees patient care, staff management, and daily operations within a nursing department or unit. They utilize the nursing process to coordinate and deliver safe, quality care that respects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. The role involves providing clinical leadership to nursing staff, ensuring continuity of care aligned with hospital policies and goals, and collaborating with leadership to achieve department objectives.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and review diagnostic data relevant to patient conditions.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership and other disciplines to identify improvement opportunities and implement change.
- Guide and intervene during life-threatening situations.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical interventions and outcomes.
- Implement innovative processes to enhance patient outcomes.
- Participate in clinical leadership activities such as coaching, mentoring, staffing, and performance evaluations.
- Contribute to activities aimed at improving healthcare delivery.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively in providing patient care.
- Support ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar setting or specialty area.
- Computer literacy required.
- RN licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.