What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Head Nurse - Emergency Department position at Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.?
Job Summary
The Head Nurse oversees patient care, staff management, and daily operations within a specific nursing unit. They utilize the nursing process to guide clinical decision-making, ensuring safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that respects patient autonomy and dignity. The role involves providing clinical leadership, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
Responsibilities
The Head Nurse oversees patient care, staff management, and daily operations within a specific nursing unit. They utilize the nursing process to guide clinical decision-making, ensuring safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that respects patient autonomy and dignity. The role involves providing clinical leadership, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and review diagnostic data related to patient conditions.
- Collaborate with leadership to identify and implement department improvements.
- Guide staff during life-threatening situations and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
- Implement innovative processes to enhance patient outcomes.
- Participate in clinical leadership activities such as coaching, mentoring, staffing, and performance evaluations.
- Support ongoing learning and professional development.
- Communicate effectively with team members to provide optimal patient care.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the relevant unit or specialty.
- RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.
- Computer literacy required; additional skills are desirable.