Job Summary
The Head Nurse is responsible for overseeing patient care, staff management and day to day operations
of a specific department or nursing unit. Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking
framework known as the nursing process. The nursing process forms the foundation of the nurse's
decision making to help partner with patients/families to attain, maintain and restore health whenever
possible. Blends caring, compassion, knowledge and integrity to provide safe quality care that preserves
patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Assists manager by providing clinical leadership for nursing
employees on an assigned unit to maintain continuity of nursing care in conjunction with the
hospital/nursing mission, goals, policies and procedures. Works in collaboration with the
Manager/Director/CNO to ensure goal attainment.

Job Responsibilities
• Interpret, review, and combine diagnostic data relevant to the patient’s current condition.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership and other disciplines to identify opportunities for department
improvements and drive change.
• Intervenes and provides guidance and direction during life threatening situations.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and expected outcomes.
• Implements innovative works processes that improve patient outcomes.
• Participates in clinical leadership activities such as coaching, counseling, mentoring, hiring, firing,
yearly performance evaluations, staffing, payroll, and productivity.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Supports life-long learning.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Experience
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Minimum of 2 years RN
experience on current unit or in
like setting/specialty area.
Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Computer literacy
Licensure
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
RN; BLS CERTIFICATION
WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
ACLS

Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary Very light energy
level
Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs.
cart
Light Moderate energy
level
Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed,
stretcher)
Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on
bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy Very high energy
level
Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull >
200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max
assist sit to stand transfer.
Functional Demands Rating
Medium
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Bending
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
Not Anticipated
Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear
Continuous
Sensory Requirements
Color
Discrimination
Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing
Yes Accurate Accurate Accurate Accurate
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Chemical
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Radiation
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Othe