Clinic Head Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc.; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Clinic Head Nurse to lead a nursing unit with clinical expertise and strong management skills. In this vital role, you will supervise nursing staff, perform essential clinical procedures, and ensure the highest standards of patient care. Your responsibilities will include educating patients, managing schedules, and developing safety plans. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are a passionate nurse with leadership capabilities, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in nursing supervision.
• Demonstrated management and clerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing unit and perform clinical procedures.
• Provide patient education and manage patient schedules.
• Develop work schedules and maintain safety plans.

Skills

Clinical Nursing Procedures

Patient Education

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Overview

The Clinic Head Nurse is accountable for the effective supervision and clinical leadership of a nursing unit in accordance with the Clinic philosophy, policies, procedures, plans, and organization.

Special Instructions

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse. LPNs do not qualify.

Responsibilities

1. Performs clinical nursing procedures including starting IV's, administering chemotherapy, performing electrocardiographs, and EKG's, assuring drug cart is stocked properly.
2. Assists physician with various clinical procedures.
3. Assumes duties of LPN as required.
4. Accepts telephone calls from patients and their families and counsels them concerning their illness, condition, and medicine.
5. Provides patient education as required.
6. Assures that patient forms are completed and that insurance coverage is verified and that Medicaid will pay for prescription medicines.
7. Secures pre-authorization prior to physician admitting patient to hospital, observation unit, and outpatient surgery to assure proper payment is received.
8. Schedules patients for surgery at various ARH hospitals and assures that pre-operation work-up is completed.
9. Interviews, selects, develops, promotes, transfers, disciplines, and terminates personnel under his/her supervision or recommends such action.
10. Develops work schedules and assignments on the basis of patient needs, and assures adequate staff is available to assist physicians.
11. Develops and maintains safety plans for employees and patients including fire drills and bomb threats and implements OSHA plans.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

RN preferred, LPN required. Minimum of 2 years experience in nursing supervision. Demonstrated management and clerical skills.