RN- 6B Head Nurse Med Surg Days

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking a Head Nurse to oversee patient care and nursing staff in a specific department. The Head Nurse will coordinate care while collaborating with management to ensure quality outcomes. Applicants must have an RN license, BLS certification within 14 days of hire, and a minimum of two years of relevant experience.

This role requires strong leadership, decision-making skills, and the ability to manage critical situations effectively. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience on current unit or in like setting/specialty area.
• BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care, staff management, and day-to-day operations of a department.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify opportunities for department improvements.
• Intervene and provide guidance in life-threatening situations.
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and expected outcomes.
• Participate in clinical leadership activities such as mentoring and hiring.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care management

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

RN license

Job description

Overview

The Head Nurse is responsible for overseeing patient care, staff management and day to day operations of a specific department or nursing unit. Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process. The nursing process forms the foundation of the nurse’s decision making to help partner with patients/families to attain, maintain and restore health whenever possible. Blends caring, compassion, knowledge and integrity to provide safe quality care that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Assists manager by providing clinical leadership for nursing employees on an assigned unit to maintain continuity of nursing care in conjunction with the hospital/nursing mission, goals, policies and procedures. Works in collaboration with the Manager/Director/CNO to ensure goal attainment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, review, and combine diagnostic data relevant to the patient’s current condition.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership and other disciplines to identify opportunities for department improvements and drive change.
• Intervenes and provides guidance and direction 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.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Supports life‑long learning.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Experience

Minimum Required

• Minimum of 2 years experience on current unit or in like setting/specialty area.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy

Licensure

Minimum Required

• RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred / Desired

• ACLS