RN-Head Nurse - 4 West
Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Bono
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
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.system standard jd 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. Specifications Experience Minimum
Required Minimum of 2 years experience on current unit or in like
setting/specialty area. Preferred/Desired Education Minimum
Required Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Computer literacy
Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required RN; BLS CERTIFICATION
WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired ACLS
Keywords: Baptist Memorial Health, Bartlett , RN-Head Nurse - 4 West, Healthcare , Bono, Tennessee
