Head Nurse Manager

Overview

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.

• 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.

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing and current non-limited licensure in state.
• BS or MSN is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience and demonstrated management and clinical skills.