Assistant Head Nurse
Core
Lead nursing care delivery, coordinate patient care plans, and supervise staff on a medical/surgical unit during night shifts.
Role type
Assistant Head Nurse (Registered Nurse)
Builds
Patient care plans and safe clinical operations
Domain
Healthcare / Medical & Surgical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, care plan development, staff supervision, delegation, evidence-based practice application, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree, RN-C specialty certification, Advanced Life Support (ACLS), Specialty Life Support (NRP)
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (implied by care coordination), BLS/ACLS/NRP protocols
Responsibilities
Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs, establish and modify plan of care, supervise staff progress, coordinate care delegation, maintain clinical competencies
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with leadership duties