RN-Head Nurse - 4 West

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is seeking a Head Nurse responsible for overseeing patient care and staff management in a nursing unit. You will collaborate with nursing leadership to drive departmental improvements and guide staff during critical situations. This role requires at least 2 years of experience in a similar setting and an RN license with BLS certification. Join us to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care in alignment with our mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar setting or specialty area.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversees patient care and staff management within the nursing unit.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership for departmental improvements.
• Guides staff during life-threatening situations.
• Implements processes to enhance patient outcomes.
• Participates in clinical leadership and staff performance evaluations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS Certification

Job description

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.

Specifications

Experience

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

Education

Training

Special Skills

Licensure

• RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE