Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. seeks a Head Nurse to oversee patient care, mentor nursing staff, and lead daily operations within a designated unit. They apply the nursing process to guide clinical decisions, ensuring safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that respects patient autonomy and dignity.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership and collaboration with healthcare teams to improve outcomes. The candidate will provide leadership, mentor staff, and work with leadership to drive

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interpret and review diagnostic data relevant to patient conditions.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify improvement opportunities and implement changes.
• Guide staff during critical situations and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• Implement innovative processes to enhance patient care.
• Participate in leadership activities such as coaching, hiring, evaluations, staffing, and productivity management.
• Support initiatives to improve healthcare delivery and promote continuous learning.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing process

Staff coaching

Communication

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

The Head Nurse oversees patient care, staff management, and daily operations within a designated nursing unit. They utilize the nursing process to make clinical decisions, ensuring safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that respects patient autonomy and dignity. The role involves providing clinical leadership, mentoring staff, and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve department performance and patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and review diagnostic data relevant to patient conditions.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify improvement opportunities and implement changes.
• Guide staff during critical situations and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• Implement innovative processes to enhance patient care.
• Participate in leadership activities such as coaching, hiring, evaluations, staffing, and productivity management.
• Support initiatives to improve healthcare delivery and promote continuous learning.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

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