Full-Time Registered Nurse
MEP Health · Starkville, MS · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Head Nurse oversees patient care, staff management, and daily operations within a nursing unit. They utilize the nursing process for clinical decision-making, ensuring safe, quality care that respects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. The role involves providing clinical leadership, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
Responsibilities
- Interpret, review, and integrate diagnostic data related to patient conditions.
- Partner with leadership to identify improvement opportunities and implement change.
- Guide staff during life-threatening situations and evaluate intervention outcomes.
- Innovate workflows to enhance patient outcomes.
- Engage in clinical leadership activities, including coaching, mentoring, staffing, and performance evaluations.
- Promote ongoing learning and participate in initiatives to improve healthcare services.
- Communicate effectively with team members to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the current unit or similar setting.
- RN licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.
- Computer literacy required; additional skills are desirable.