Head Nurse

A head nurse oversees nursing staff, manages patient care, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations while providing leadership and support within the facility.
Key Responsibilities
1. Staff Management: Head nurses supervise nursing staff, ensuring they adhere to medical best practices and hospital policies. They are responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating nurses.
2. Patient Care Coordination: They coordinate patient care activities, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate attention and that their needs are met effectively.
3. Administrative Duties: Head nurses handle various administrative tasks, including maintaining patient records, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
4. Communication: They serve as the primary point of communication between nursing staff, doctors, and administration, facilitating effective collaboration and information sharing.
5. Quality Assurance: Head nurses monitor the quality of nursing care and implement improvements as necessary, ensuring that the highest standards of care are maintained.
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities to guide and motivate nursing staff.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey important information clearly.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Clinical Expertise: A solid background in nursing with hands-on experience in patient care.
• Education: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) and relevant nursing licensure. Advanced degrees or certifications may be preferred for some positions.

Salary: N350K – 450K