Head Nurse jobs in Allentown, PA

Head Nurse plans and implements the overall nursing policies, procedures, and services for a unit. Maintains nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training clinical staff. Being a Head Nurse ensures that nurses are current in competencies, assessments, licensure, certifications, and other annual training. May provide direct patient care and is responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating patients. Additionally, Head Nurse requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Registered Nurse (RN) | Home Healthcare
  • Community Visiting Nurse Association
  • Phillipsburg, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) | Home Health

    Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

    Location: Warren County | Phillipsburg, NJ

    Pay: Starting at $78,000/year (based on experience)

    Benefits:

    • Health Insurance
    • 403 (b)
    • Life Insurance
    • Pension Plan
    • Paid Time Off
    • Tuition Reimbursement

    Education/Experience:

    • Current NJ RN License
    • Valid Driver’s License required
    • One-year exp. in home health required

    Job Summary: Provide direct care and patient teaching related to the disease process

    Job Description:

    • Conducts complete physical, social, and environmental assessments on admission to identify patient needs and develop a plan of care, in conjunction with the physician, to achieve optimal patient care outcomes and rehabilitation.
    • Observe and assess patient's responses to nursing care, treatments, and patient teaching.
    • Provide education to patients and families on medications, health issues, interventions, and health strategies.
    • Helps to promote and ensure a safe home environment by working in close collaboration with all members of the health care team.
    • Plans for discharge with appropriate resources to ensure safety and well-being.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $78,000.00 per year

    Medical specialties:

    • Home Health

    Standard shift:

    • Day shift

    Supplemental schedule:

    • On call

    Weekly schedule:

    • Monday to Friday

    Work Location: In person

  • 22 Days Ago

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Classroom Substitute
  • NORWESCAP Head Start/Early Head Start
  • Phillipsburg, NJ TEMPORARY
  • Be a part of something BIG. Committed to giving every vulnerable child an opportunity to succeed, we deliver high quality services that empower families, make children healthier, and communities stron...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Hospice Registered Nurse
  • Visiting Nurse Assoc of St Lukes
  • Bowmanstown, PA PART_TIME
  • St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisf...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Weekend Registered Nurse Home Health
  • Visiting Nurse Assoc of St Lukes
  • Bethlehem, PA PART_TIME
  • St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisf...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Home Health Registered Nurse, Monroe Co
  • Visiting Nurse Assoc of St Lukes
  • Bethlehem, PA FULL_TIME
  • St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisf...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapist - Part-time
  • Visiting Nurse Assoc of St Lukes
  • Bethlehem, PA PART_TIME
  • St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisf...
  • 24 Days Ago

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PHIT Nurse Manager-Infusion
  • Penn Medicine
  • King Of Prussia, PA
  • DescriptionPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, cond...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN
  • Universal Health Services
  • Doylestown, PA
  • ResponsibilitiesFoundations Behavioral Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for a per diem position to support our Doyles...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse Supervisor - RN
  • Wayne Center
  • Wayne, PA
  • Wayne Center now hiring for Full Time Nursing Supervisors 3-11 with $3 shift differentialWe were rated Top 10% in the co...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN
  • Universal Health Services
  • Fort Washington, PA
  • ResponsibilitiesBrooke Glen Behavioral Hospital is currently hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) for 12 (7a-7p, 7p-7a), 8 (7a...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN- Registered Nurse- Regional Labor and Delivery Float
  • Geisinger
  • Drifton, PA
  • Job Title: RN- Registered Nurse- Regional Labor and Delivery Float Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Category: In...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse Supervisor - RN
  • Genesis Healthcare
  • Montgomeryville, PA
  • MONTGOMERYVILLE NURSING & REHAB IS HIRING A FULL-TIME DAY NURSING SUPERVISORDo not wait to apply after reading this desc...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Quality
  • Avoca Search
  • Allentown, PA
  • Avoca Search has partnered with Lehigh Valley Heart Institute in their search for a Director of Quality. This is an exce...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN- Registered Nurse- Regional Labor and Delivery Float
  • Geisinger
  • Pocono Lake Preserve, PA
  • Job Title: RN- Registered Nurse- Regional Labor and Delivery Float Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Category: In...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city and the 231st largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently the fastest growing city in all of Pennsylvania. It is the largest city in the metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 821,623 residents as of 2010[update]. Allentown constitutes a portion of the New York City Combined Statistical Area and is the county seat of Lehigh County. ...
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Income Estimation for Head Nurse jobs
$113,228 to $137,909
Allentown, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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