RN-Head Nurse

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is seeking a Head Nurse to oversee patient care and staff management along with daily operations of a nursing unit. The role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience and a Registered Nurse (RN) license. The Head Nurse will collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure quality care while supporting life-long learning.

Key responsibilities include evaluating interventions, participating in clinical leadership activities, and collaborating with various disciplines to improve patient outcomes. BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire, and ACLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar setting.
• BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care and staff management.
• Coordinate care using the nursing process.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
• Participate in clinical leadership activities.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care management

Collaboration with nursing leadership

Coaching and mentoring

Computer literacy

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

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