Head Nurse- 4 South
About The Position
Under the supervision of a higher-level professional nurse, the Head Nurse is responsible for planning nursing care, staff development, staffing patterns, and implementing and maintaining standards of practice, departmental philosophy, and overall hospital objectives on a 24-hour basis. The role coordinates services provided by other departments to the nursing unit and may provide consultation to other nursing and health care professionals in the area of specialization. Work is subject to shift assignment across a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week period. The position supervises professional, paraprofessional, clerical, and clinical support staff.
Requirements
- Possess a valid license and current registration as a Registered Nurse issued by the New York State Education Department.
- Have either three years of nursing experience, including regular charge assignments, or a bachelor's or master's degree in Nursing and two years of nursing experience, including regular charge assignments.
Responsibilities
- Plan nursing care.
- Support staff development.
- Plan staffing patterns.
- Implement and maintain standards of practice, departmental philosophy, and overall hospital objectives.
- Coordinate services provided by other departments to the nursing unit.
- May provide consultation to other nursing and health care professionals in the area of specialization.
- Supervise professional, paraprofessional, clerical, and clinical support staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
