Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Days

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Clarksdale (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Clarksdale, MS, seeks a Head Nurse to oversee patient care, staff management, and daily operations within a nursing unit, guiding clinical decision-making to ensure safe, compassionate, high-quality care that respects patient autonomy and dignity.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, mentoring, and driving continuous improvement in healthcare delivery to uphold patient dignity and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar setting or unit.
• RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.
• Computer literacy required; additional preferred skills include clinical leadership and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and review diagnostic data relevant to patient conditions.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and implement departmental improvements.
• Guide staff during life-threatening situations and evaluate intervention outcomes.
• Implement innovative processes to enhance patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical leadership activities, including mentoring, staffing, and performance evaluations.
• Support healthcare delivery improvements and communicate effectively with team members.
• Promote ongoing professional development and complete assigned duties.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Job description

Role Overview

The Head Nurse oversees patient care, staff management, and daily operations within a nursing unit. They utilize the nursing process to guide clinical decision-making, ensuring safe, compassionate, and quality care that respects patient autonomy and dignity. The role involves providing clinical leadership, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.

Role Overview

The Head Nurse oversees patient care, staff management, and daily operations within a nursing unit. They utilize the nursing process to guide clinical decision-making, ensuring safe, compassionate, and quality care that respects patient autonomy and dignity. The role involves providing clinical leadership, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and review diagnostic data relevant to patient conditions.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and implement departmental improvements.
• Guide staff during life-threatening situations and evaluate intervention outcomes.
• Implement innovative processes to enhance patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical leadership activities, including mentoring, staffing, and performance evaluations.
• Support healthcare delivery improvements and communicate effectively with team members.
• Promote ongoing professional development and complete assigned duties.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar setting or unit.
• RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.
• Computer literacy required; additional preferred skills include clinical leadership and teamwork.