Head Nurse - Nursing Home plans and implements the overall nursing policies, procedures, and services for a nursing home. Maintains nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training clinical staff. Being a Head Nurse - Nursing Home ensures that nurses are current in competencies, assessments, licensure, certifications, and other annual training. May provide direct patient care and is responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating patients. Additionally, Head Nurse - Nursing Home requires a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school. Requires a valid state RN license. Typically reports to a top management. The Head Nurse - Nursing Home manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Nursing Home typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
For over 35 years, Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, a Care Options for Kids company, has been providing compassionate and dependable medical and non-medical home health care services throughout Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Through our quality care, we help our clients with the medical, physical, and emotional strain that comes when home health care is needed the most.
Preferred is currently looking for reliable and compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our Claymont office. This office services pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients in New Castle and Kent Counties.
Preferred Perks:
· Meaningful one-to-one care
· Flexible scheduling
· Work close to home
· Weekly pay
· Industry-leading pay rates
· Extensive training
· Career advancement
· Comprehensive benefits package
· Referral bonus
· Sign-on bonus
· Paid time off
Responsibilities:
· Providing one-to-one care in the home
· Taking direction from clinical team and overseen by a registered nurse
· Following the plan of care
· Following all clinical and office policies
Requirements:
· Valid RN License
· Physical
· TB Test
· Valid CPR certification
· Valid Driver’s License
EOE
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
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Work Location: In person