RN-Head Nurse-Med/Surg Observation

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a Head Nurse in Memphis, TN, responsible for overseeing patient care and staff management in the nursing unit. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar specialty and necessitates RN licensure along with BLS certification within 14 days of hire. The Head Nurse will collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure quality patient outcomes and participation in clinical leadership activities. This position is vital for maintaining operational continuity and improving healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience on the current unit or in a similar setting/specialty area.
• Must possess RN licensure and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care and staff management in the unit.
• Drive improvements and changes in department performance.
• Evaluate interventions and their effectiveness.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Critical thinking

Patient care

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

RN licensure

BLS Certification within 14 days of hire

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.

Licensure

• RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE