Head Nurse Job Description
The following is a full job description for Head Nurse. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Head Nurse along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Head Nurse is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Head Nurse - Industrial, Head Nurse - Oncology, Head Nurse - CCU, Head Nurse - Obstetrics, Head Nurse - Pediatrics, Head Nurse - Psychiatric, Head Nurse - Nursing Home, Head Nurse - Emergency Room, Head Nurse - Operating Room
Requirements and Responsibilities For Head Nurse
Plans and implements the overall nursing policies, procedures, and services for a unit. Maintains nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training clinical staff. Ensures that nurses are current in competencies, assessments, licensure, certifications, and other annual training. May provide direct patient care and is responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating patients. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
 
Also referred to as: Nursing Manager, Unit Nurse Leader, Unit Supervising Nurse
Similar Jobs:  Head Nurse - Industrial, Head Nurse - Oncology, Head Nurse - CCU, Head Nurse - Obstetrics, Head Nurse - Pediatrics, Head Nurse - Psychiatric, Head Nurse - Nursing Home, Head Nurse - Emergency Room, Head Nurse - Operating Room
Level of Education:  Head Nurse Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Head Nurse Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Head Nurse Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
0-12-55-1010-1515+
No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
<100100-500500-10001000-75007500-15,00015K-50k50k+0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%
HealthcareEdu., Gov't. & Nonprofit0%20%40%60%80%100%
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