Nursing Unit Lead — Clinical Ops & Mentorship

Baptist; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Head Nurse at Baptist in New Albany, MS oversees patient care, staff management and day-to-day nursing unit operations, guiding clinical decisions with the nursing process to protect patient autonomy and safety.

The role requires an RN license, BLS within 14 days of hire, a minimum of two years on a similar unit, and solid computer literacy. ACLS is preferred and leadership, collaboration, and continuous learning are essential.

Qualifications

• RN licensure and current RN credential.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years experience on current unit or similar setting.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, review, and combine diagnostic data relevant to the patient’s current condition.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership to identify opportunities for department improvements and drive change.
• Intervenes and provides guidance during life-threatening situations.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and expected outcomes.
• Implements innovative works processes that improve patient outcomes.
• Participates in clinical leadership activities such as coaching, counseling, mentoring, hiring, firing, yearly performance evaluations, staffing, payroll, and productivity.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Supports life-long learning.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

RN

Job description

The Head Nurse at Baptist in New Albany, MS oversees patient care, staff management and day-to-day nursing unit operations, guiding clinical decisions with the nursing process to protect patient autonomy and safety.

The role requires an RN license, BLS within 14 days of hire, a minimum of two years on a similar unit, and solid computer literacy. ACLS is preferred and leadership, collaboration, and continuous learning are essential.