Head Nurse - Intensive Care Unit directs nursing service activities for assigned intensive care unit patients. Delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and intensive care unit staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of intensive care unit patient clinical records. Being a Head Nurse - Intensive Care Unit manages inventory of solutions, supplies, medicines, narcotics, and equipment according to hospital policies, procedures and regulations. Evaluates intensive care unit staff performance and quality of service. Additionally, Head Nurse - Intensive Care Unit coaches and develops nursing staff. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Intensive Care Unit 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. To be a Head Nurse - Intensive Care Unit 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. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description - External
Department: Intensive Care Unit
Shift: Nights
Daily Work Times: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Scheduled Hours per Pay: 72
Position Summary:
Responsible for assessing physiological, emotional and spiritual needs of each patient within assigned unit area and planning nursing care needed to meet those needs. Responsible to see that nursing care plans are carried out through performance and/or leadership of subordinate personnel.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Qualifications - External
Required:
· 2 years of related formal education/training from accredited nursing program.
· Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
· ACLS Certification
Preferred:
· 6 months to 1 year of job related experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $38.13 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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