Head Nurse Manager

Appalachian Regional Healthcare • Beckley, WV

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About The Position

The Head Nurse Manager is 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.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience and demonstrated management and clinical skills.

Nice To Haves

• BS or MSN is 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 required.
• 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 required.
• 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 required in-service training and that they maintain required licensure or certification.
• Maintain personnel records as required.
• 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 required.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees