Head Nurse Manager

Appalachian Regional Healthcare • Hazard, KY

16h

About The Position

Accountable for the supervision of nursing services within an assigned unit in order to provide safe , effective and efficient nursing care .

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing and current non-limited licensure in state required
• Minimum of five (5) years ' experience and demonstrated management and clinical skills required.
• RN required

Nice To Haves

• BSN or MSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises the department in an efficient manner by planning , organizing and controlling all activities of the department .
• Implement , interpret and enforce work standards and procedures within the unit that are in compliance with hospitals policies , governmental regulations and various regulatory agency requirements .
• Serve as a role model for nursing staff by complying with established policies and procedures .
• Incorporate total quality management concepts into unit operations .
• Develop , implement , monitor and enforce the principles of effective nursing care on the unit .
• Develop effective communications between unit personnel , physicians and other departments to assure continuity , coordination and collaboration in delivering services.
• Provides direct patient care when higher levels of skill and judgement are .
• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served .
• Relieve other Head nurse managers and Nurse Supervisors as .
• May work different shifts and / or days for orientation , training and evaluation of personnel in the unit .
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field so they may recommend new services, products and equipment .
• Continue professional development by attending education programs designed for nursing leaders .
• Interview , select , evaluate , discipline and terminate personnel or recommending such action as necessary .
• Assure that employees receive orientation and in-service training and that they maintain licensure or certification .
• Maintain personnel records as .
• Develop work schedules and assign unit personnel on the basis of patient needs and appropriate nursing intervention .
• Supervise labor relations activities in the assigned area .
• Prepare the departmental budget , routine and special reports and various forms and documents as .
• Attend or conduct meetings as necessary .
• Adhere to the infection control policies and procedures of the hospital .
• May work off shifts , weekends and holidays , be on-call and work more than standard hours .
• Perform other related duties as assigned .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed