Registered Nurse - Head Nurse OR

Live Well Homecare; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Head Nurse at Live Well Homecare oversees patient care, staff management, and daily operations within the nursing department. They apply the nursing process to deliver safe, compassionate care while upholding patient autonomy and dignity.

Collaborating with leadership, they provide clinical guidance, ensure continuity of care, and support organizational goals. The role emphasizes coaching, staffing decisions, and evaluating care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a similar setting.
• RN licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.
• Computer literacy required; additional training and education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and review diagnostic data related to patient conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement change.
• Provide guidance during life-threatening situations and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• Implement innovative processes to enhance patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical leadership activities such as coaching, staffing, and performance evaluations.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve healthcare delivery and communicate effectively with team members.
• Support ongoing learning and development; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience 2+ years

RN licensure

BLS within 14 days

ACLS preferred

Computer literacy

Education

RN licensure

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 deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that respects patient autonomy and dignity. Collaborating with leadership, they provide clinical guidance, ensure continuity of care, and support hospital goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and review diagnostic data related to patient conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement change.
• Provide guidance during life-threatening situations and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• Implement innovative processes to enhance patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical leadership activities such as coaching, staffing, and performance evaluations.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve healthcare delivery and communicate effectively with team members.
• Support ongoing learning and development; perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a similar setting or specialty area.
• RN licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.
• Computer literacy required; additional training and education preferred.