What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Registered Nurse position at Plan A Health?
Job Summary
The Head Nurse oversees patient care, staff management, and daily operations within a nursing unit. They utilize the nursing process to deliver safe, compassionate, and quality care that respects patient autonomy and dignity. The role involves providing clinical leadership, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies. The Head Nurse evaluates interventions, participates in clinical leadership activities such as mentoring and staffing, and supports continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
Responsibilities
The Head Nurse oversees patient care, staff management, and daily operations within a nursing unit. They utilize the nursing process to deliver safe, compassionate, and quality care that respects patient autonomy and dignity. The role involves providing clinical leadership, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies. The Head Nurse evaluates interventions, participates in clinical leadership activities such as mentoring and staffing, and supports continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and review diagnostic data related to patient conditions.
- Collaborate with leadership to identify and implement department improvements.
- Provide guidance during life-threatening situations and evaluate intervention outcomes.
- Implement innovative processes to enhance patient outcomes.
- Participate in coaching, mentoring, hiring, performance evaluations, staffing, and productivity activities.
- Engage in initiatives to improve healthcare delivery and communicate effectively with team members.
- Support ongoing learning and complete assigned duties.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar setting or unit.
- RN licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.
- Computer literacy required; additional preferred training may include ACLS.