# RN-Head Nurse-7T Cardiac Med/Surg at Baptist Memorial… > RN-Head Nurse-7T Cardiac Med/Surg at Baptist Memorial Health in Southaven, Mississippi, United States. Category: Healthcare Jobs. View full job details and… RN-Head Nurse-7T Cardiac Med/Surg # RN-Head Nurse-7T Cardiac Med/Surg Baptist Memorial Health ## 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 Posted August 31, 2026 ## Related Jobs Registered Nurse - OR Christus Health Nurse Registered Nurse - 2N – OR Christus Health Nurse Registered Nurse - Surgical Services - OR Christus Health Nurse Dental Sales Representative Promoveo Health Sales Health Info Coder 2 - Remote - 140748 UC San Diego Health Remote Professional Fee Medical Coder II University of California - San Francisco Full Time Health Info Coder 2 - Remote - 140748 UC San Diego Remote MEDICAL RECORDS CODER II Duke Clinical Research Institute Full Time ## Related Searches