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. Being a Head Nurse 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. Additionally, Head Nurse 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 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 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)
The Chemung County Nursing Facility is a non-profit, 120 bed skilled nursing facility. We are proud to provide excellent care and stand behind our PEOPLE FIRST approach.
We have an opening for a Head Nurse/Unit Manager. This position offers GREAT work-life balance with a Monday-Friday Schedule and 11 paid holidays OFF!
We also have AMAZING benefits including:
This position is responsible for direct and indirect supervision of a professional and paraprofessional nursing services staff of a 40-bed unit in a skilled nursing facility. The work requires maintaining high standards of nursing services in accordance with established nursing practices on a continuous around-the-clock basis for an assigned floor of the facility. Demonstrates readiness and ability to accommodate the needs of all nursing home residents and their families, including LGBT residents. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Nursing Service Supervisor with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in instructing, care planning, scheduling and assigning duties to subordinates. Direct and indirect supervision is exercised over Registered Professional Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Nurse aides. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (The following work activities are listed as examples only and in no event shall an employee be limited to only those examples listed here.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid license issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse and six (6) months of experience in professional staff nursing activities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.14 - $35.07 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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Work Location: In person