Head Nurse jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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)

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Registered Nurse
  • Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association
  • Moorestown, NJ FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • RN – Full Time or Part Time, Weekdays, 8:30am-4:30pm

    Monday to Friday. One weekend per month. Two holidays per year.


    Established in 1904, Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association is a non-profit home care community health organization serving Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties in New Jersey.


    We are one of the very few home care agencies qualified to provide a continuum of care for patients of all ages, no matter how serious the problem, no matter what stage of the illness. It is care we’ve been delivering to residents of South Jersey for more than 120 years, 24 hours a day. Our services, experience and exceptional people are what set us apart in the minds of our patients.


    We are currently seeking a full-time or part-time RN to care for home care patients in our service area. The RN provides clinical services to patients with functional limitations that affect their ability to carry out activities of daily living. The RN also provides direct care, support, and education in the home under the direction of the attending physician and in collaboration with the family, LPN, therapy, home health aide, and any other disciplines. Assignments require considerable independence of professional judgment and are carried out in accordance with best practice standards and established policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the agency.


    We proudly offer competitive compensation and an impressive array of benefits, including:


    • Comprehensive health, dental, life and disability insurance
    • College savings plans
    • 403(b) retirement plans
    • Mileage Reimbursement
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Paid time off and family leave time

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


    • Assess referred patients for clinical services.
    • Develop and educate patients and their care givers on the plan of care.
    • Thoroughly complete all required documentation.
    • Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
    • Willingness to travel within our service area.

    Education and Experience:


    • Licensed as a RN by the State of New Jersey.
    • Certification for CPR.
    • At least 2 years of acute care experience.
    • Experience with Homecare Homebase a plus but not required.

    Join our exceptional team and find out why we are the first name in home health care, and therapy services for southern New Jersey patients.


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  • 1 Month Ago

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Nurse Home Visitor
  • Philadelphia Nurse-Family Partnership
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • JOB OVERVIEW: The Public Health Nurse Home Visitor (Nurse-Family Partnership) (NFP NHV) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to first time pregnant people and their families eli...
  • 24 Days Ago

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LPN Home Care Nurse
  • Helping Hand Nurse, LLC
  • Glenside, PA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Helping Hand Nurse, LLC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our home health care patients. Helping Hand Nurse is a home health care agency. We provide nonmedical and medica...
  • 25 Days Ago

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RN Home Health Care Nurse
  • Helping Hand Nurse, LLC
  • Springfield, PA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Helping Hand Nurse, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our home health patients. Helping Hand Nurse is a home health care agency. We provide nonmedical and medical services. Av...
  • 15 Days Ago

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LPN Nurse Pediatric Home Care
  • Helping Hand Nurse, LLC
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Helping Hand Nurse, LLC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our home health pediatric patients. Helping Hand Nurse is a home health care agency. We provide non-medical and ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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RN Home Health Care Nurse
  • Helping Hand Nurse, LLC
  • Philadelphia, PA PART_TIME
  • Job Description Helping Hand Nurse, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our home health patients. Helping Hand Nurse is a home health care agency. We provide nonmedical and medical services. Av...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Nurse Manager - Emergency Room - Mullica Hill and Woodbury
  • Inspira Health Network
  • Mullica Hill, NJ
  • Job Description MAJOR FUNCTION: Responsible on a 24-hour basis for a nursing unit at one location. Serves as lead nurse ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Educator - Education - Vineland - PCU
  • Inspira Health Network
  • Vineland, NJ
  • Job Description MAJOR FUNCTION: The clinical nurse educator assesses, promotes and contributes to the quality of nursing...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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REGISTERED NURSE/LPN, HEAD NURSE
  • High5
  • West Chester, PA
  • Job Title: REGISTERED NURSE/LPN, HEAD NURSE Department : 6 Points Creative Art Camp ( 975 Westtown Road West Chester, PA...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse Emergency Room
  • Healthcare Staffing 24/7
  • Camden, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Description: The Emergency Room nurse functions under the supervision of the head nurse ...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Research Coordinator C (Abramson Cancer Center)
  • The University of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned le...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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AmeriCorps Public Health Nursing Fellowship
  • Americorps
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • AmeriCorps Public Health Nursing Fellowship The Public Health AmeriCorps Nursing Fellowship is designed to provide under...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Health Care Case Manager (Registered Nurse) Mercer South (Trenton, NJ)
  • Rutgers University
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Health Care Case Manager (Registered Nurse) Mercer South...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • ATC Mount Laurel
  • Salem, NJ
  • ATC Healthcare is looking for a CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) in Salem, NJ! The CNA provides services to meet the pe...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2017 census-estimated population of 1,580,863. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017[update]. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, wit...
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Income Estimation for Head Nurse jobs
$118,620 to $144,476
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.0% from a year ago

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