Head Nurse Manager

Socket.dev; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Head Nurse Manager to lead nursing services in an assigned hospital unit, ensuring safe, effective, and efficient patient care while complying with policies and regulations.

You will supervise staff, develop and enforce care standards, coordinate with physicians and departments, manage budgets, and mentor leaders. This role may require flexible shifts and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing and current non-limited licensure in state.
• BS or MSN is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience and demonstrated management and clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the department in an efficient manner by planning, organizing and controlling all activities of the department.
• Develop, implement, monitor and enforce the principles of effective nursing care on the unit.
• Develop effective communications between unit personnel, physicians and other departments to assure continuity, coordination and collaboration in delivering services.
• Provides direct patient care when higher levels of skill and judgement are required.
• Relieve other Head nurse managers and Nurse Supervisors as required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field and recommend new services, products and equipment.
• Interview, select, evaluate, discipline and terminate personnel or recommending such action as necessary.
• Develop work schedules and assign unit personnel on the basis of patient needs and appropriate nursing intervention.
• Prepare the departmental budget, routine and special reports and various forms and documents as required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Quality management

Communication

Education

BS or MSN preferred

Job description

Overview

The Head Nurse Manager is accountable for the supervision of nursing services within an assigned unit in order to provide safe, effective and efficient nursing care.

Responsibilities

Supervises the department in an efficient manner by planning, organizing and controlling all activities of the department.

Implement, interpret and enforce work standards and procedures within the unit that is in compliance with hospitals policies, governmental regulations and various regulatory agency requirements. Serve as a role model for nursing staff by complying with established policies and procedures.

Incorporate total quality management concepts into unit operations.

Develop, implement, monitor and enforce the principles of effective nursing care on the unit.

Develop effective communications between unit personnel, physicians and other departments to assure continuity, coordination and collaboration in delivering services.

Provides direct patient care when higher levels of skill and judgement are required. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Relieve other Head nurse managers and Nurse Supervisors as required. May work different shifts and/or days for orientation, training and evaluation of personnel in the unit.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field so they may recommend new services, products and equipment.

Continue professional development by attending education programs designed for nursing leaders.

Interview, select, evaluate, discipline and terminate personnel or recommending such action as necessary. Assure that employees receive orientation and required in-service training and that they maintain required licensure or certification. Maintain personnel records as required.

Develop work schedules and assign unit personnel on the basis of patient needs and appropriate nursing intervention.

Head Nurse Manager

Position Description

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Supervise labor relations activities in the assigned area.

Prepare the departmental budget, routine and special reports and various forms and documents as required. Attend or conduct meetings as necessary.

Adhere to the infection control policies and procedures of the hospital.

May work off shifts, weekends and holidays, be on-call and work more than standard hours.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an approved school of nursing and current non-limited licensure in state.

BS or MSN is preferred.

Minimum of five (5) years experience and demonstrated management and clinical skills.