RN-Head Nurse - ED - Crittenden

Baptist Memorial Health Care; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Head Nurse at Baptist Memorial Health Care oversees patient care, staff management and daily operations of a nursing unit. You will apply the nursing process to support patients and families, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with the Manager/Director/CNO to meet goals and policies.

The role requires at least 2 years on a similar unit, RN licensure with BLS within 14 days, and preferred ACLS. Strong leadership, clinical judgment and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• RN licensure required; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Minimum 2 years on current unit or in a like setting.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and review diagnostic data relevant to current patient condition.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify department improvements and drive change.
• Provide guidance during life-threatening situations.
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and outcomes.
• Participate in staffing, annual evaluations, payroll and productivity.
• Support ongoing learning and collaboration in patient care.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Job Summary

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