What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Nurse position at Westchester Medical Center Health Network?
Head Nurse (N3) Summary - Under the supervision of a higher-level professional nurse, incumbents of this position are responsible for the planning of nursing care, staff development, staffing patterns, implementation and maintenance of standards of practice, departmental philosophy and overall hospital objectives, on a 24-hour basis. Coordinates services provided by other departments to the nursing unit. May provide consultation to other nursing and health care professionals in the area of specialization. Work is subject to shift assignment over a 24-hour, 7-day per week period. Supervision is exercised over a number of professional, para-professional, clerical and clinical support staff. License, Certification, and Registration: Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department, as a Registered Nurse. Training and Experience: either: (a) three years of nursing experience which must have included regular charge assignments; or (b) a Bachelor#s degree* or Master#s degree* in Nursing, and two years of nursing experience which must have included regular charge assignments.