RN - Head Nurse - Emergency Department

About the Role

The Head Nurse oversees patient care, staff management, and daily operations within a specific nursing department. They utilize the nursing process for critical thinking and decision-making, ensuring safe, high-quality care that respects patient autonomy and dignity. The role involves providing clinical leadership, collaborating with leadership to meet goals, and maintaining continuity of care aligned with hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and review diagnostic data relevant to patient conditions.
• Collaborate with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement change.
• Guide and intervene during life-threatening situations.
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness and patient outcomes.
• Implement innovative processes to enhance patient care.
• Participate in clinical leadership activities such as coaching, staffing, performance evaluations, and mentoring.
• Support healthcare delivery improvement initiatives.
• Communicate and collaborate in providing patient care.
• Promote lifelong learning and professional development.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience in a relevant unit or specialty.
• RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Computer literacy required; ACLS preferred.