Job Description
Job Summary:
The Head Nurse leads the nursing team to deliver exceptional care to elderly residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. This role involves supervising nursing staff, coordinating care plans, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations, and fostering a safe, supportive environment for residents.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership and Staff Supervision
- Manage and supervise the nursing team, including scheduling, training, and evaluating staff performance.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to nursing staff to maintain high standards of care.
- Address and resolve any issues or conflicts among the nursing team to ensure effective teamwork.
2. Resident Care Management
- Oversee the development and implementation of individualized care plans for residents.
- Monitor residents’ health conditions, review treatment plans, and adjust care as needed in collaboration with physicians.
- Ensure that residents’ medical, emotional, and social needs are met in a compassionate and professional manner.
3. Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Ensure nursing practices comply with facility policies, healthcare regulations, and industry standards.
- Conduct regular audits of nursing documentation, medication administration, and infection control practices.
- Stay updated on best practices and implement continuous improvement strategies within the nursing department.
4. Communication and Coordination
- Act as the primary liaison between the nursing team, medical staff, residents, and families.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings to discuss resident care plans and progress.
- Communicate effectively with residents’ families to provide updates and address concerns.
5. Emergency and Risk Management
- Respond promptly to medical emergencies and guide the nursing team in delivering appropriate care.
- Identify potential risks to resident safety and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Maintain preparedness for emergencies by training staff and conducting drills.
6. Administrative Responsibilities
- Manage nursing budgets, including staffing, supplies, and equipment.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including resident files, incident reports, and staff schedules.
- Assist in recruitment, on boarding, and professional development of nursing staff.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
1. Education & Licensure
- GNM Nursing with registration is a plus.
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state/region of practice.
- Certification in geriatric care, palliative care, or dementia care is highly desirable.
2. Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Previous experience in elderly care, long-term care, or a similar healthcare setting is preferred.
3. Key Skills
- Strong clinical knowledge, particularly in geriatric health issues, chronic disease management, and end-of-life care.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems and basic computer applications.
- Empathy, patience, and effective communication skills for interacting with residents, families, and staff.
More information about this Head Nurse Job
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- What are the job requirements to apply for this Head Nurse job position?
- Ans: A candidate must have a minimum of 3+ year experience as an Head Nurse
- What is the qualification for this job?
- Ans: The candidate can be a Graduate from any of the following: ANM
- What are the salary requirements for this job?
- Ans: The salary range is between 20000 and 25000 Monthly. The Salary will depend on the interview. This Head Nurse is a Full Time in Pune.
- What is the hiring Process of this job?
- Ans: The hiring process all depends on the company. Normally for an entry level, hiring the candidate has to go for Aptitude, GD (If they look for communication),Technical test and face to face interviews.
- This Head Nurse is a work from home job?
- Ans: No ,its not a Work from Home Job.
- How many job vacancies are opening for the Head Nurse position?
- Ans: There are immediate 1 job openings for Head Nurse in our Organisation.
Job Particulars
Role nurse healthcare
Education ANM
Who can apply Experienced (3+ Years)
Hiring Process Face to Face Interview, Telephonic Interview
Employment TypeFull Time
Job Id2569077
Job Category Health Care
Locality Address Chinchwad
State Maharashtra
Country India
About Company
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