Head Nurse - Nursing Home plans and implements the overall nursing policies, procedures, and services for a nursing home. Maintains nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training clinical staff. Being a Head Nurse - Nursing Home 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 - Nursing Home requires a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school. Requires a valid state RN license. Typically reports to a top management. The Head Nurse - Nursing Home 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 - Nursing Home 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)
Charge Nurse
Duties:
- Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff
- Coordinate patient care activities and ensure adherence to established protocols
- Monitor and assess patient conditions, including vital signs, lab results, and medication administration
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans
- Assist with sterile processing and aseptic technique during procedures
- Perform specimen collection processing and laboratory duties as needed
- Utilize an electronic medical record system for documentation
Experience:
- Valid nursing license
-- Previous charge nurse or leadership experience preferred
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Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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Work Location: In person