Registered Nurse - Head Nurse

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Head Nurse to oversee patient care, lead nursing staff, and manage daily operations in a designated unit. You will apply the nursing process to clinical decisions, ensuring safe, high-quality care that respects patient dignity and autonomy.

Lead interdisciplinary teams, guide nursing staff through changes, and maintain care continuity aligned with organizational goals. Strong leadership and clinical judgment are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar setting or specialty.
• Computer literacy.
• RN licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and review diagnostic data relevant to patient conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement change.
• Provide guidance during life-threatening situations and evaluate intervention outcomes.
• Implement innovative processes to enhance patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical leadership activities such as coaching, mentoring, staffing, and performance evaluations.
• Engage in activities aimed at improving healthcare delivery and support lifelong learning.
• Communicate effectively with team members to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

Computer literacy

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license required

Job description

Role Overview

The Head Nurse oversees patient care, staff management, and daily operations within a specific nursing department or unit. They utilize the nursing process to make clinical decisions, ensuring safe, high-quality care that respects patient autonomy and dignity. They provide clinical leadership by guiding nursing staff, collaborating with leadership, and maintaining care continuity aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and review diagnostic data relevant to patient conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement change.
• Provide guidance during life-threatening situations and evaluate intervention outcomes.
• Implement innovative processes to enhance patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical leadership activities such as coaching, mentoring, staffing, and performance evaluations.
• Engage in activities aimed at improving healthcare delivery and support lifelong learning.
• Communicate effectively with team members to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar setting or specialty.
• Computer literacy.
• RN licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.