# RN-Head Nurse - Med/Surg - Nights at Baptist Memorial… > RN-Head Nurse - Med/Surg - Nights at Baptist Memorial Health in New Albany, Mississippi, United States. Category: Healthcare Jobs. View full job details and… RN-Head Nurse - Med/Surg - Nights # RN-Head Nurse - Med/Surg - Nights 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 jdResponsibilities 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 literacyPreferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIREPreferred/Desired ACLS Posted September 4, 2026 ## Related Jobs Therapist / Occupational Therapy / New York / Occupational Therapist (OT) Job Tandym Group Full Time Therapist / Occupational Therapist / New York / CPH# JOB- - An Occupational Therapist Is Wanted for Traveling Help in New York Job CompHealth Full Time Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based Metro Therapy, Inc Full Time Occupational Therapist (OT) Powerback Rehabilitation Full Time Therapist / Occupational Therapy / New York / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Travel Contract - New Grads Welcome Job StaffHealth Full Time Therapist / Occupational Therapy / New York / Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract Job StaffHealth Full Time Occupational Therapist Sign On Bonus UnitedHealth Group Full Time Occupational Therapist - Per Diem UnitedHealth Group Full Time ## Related Searches