| Head Nurse - Emergency Room Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Head Nurse - Emergency Room. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Head Nurse - Emergency Room along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Head Nurse - Emergency Room is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Head Nurse - Emergency Room, Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room, Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Room, Head Nurse - Operating Room, Emergency Room Technician, Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room, Head Nurse - Industrial, Physician - Emergency Room, Emergency Response Planning Specialist, Head Nurse - Obstetrics |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Head Nurse - Emergency Room |
| Directs nursing service activities in the emergency room. Delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and emergency room staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of emergency room patient clinical records, and writes reports on emergency room staff performance and services rendered. Maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment, and keeps track of narcotics. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. 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. 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. |
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| Also referred to as: ER Nurse Leader, ER Supervising Nurse, Head Nurse - Emergency Department, Nurse Manager - ER |
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| Similar Jobs: Head Nurse - Emergency Room, Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room, Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Room, Head Nurse - Operating Room, Emergency Room Technician, Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room, Head Nurse - Industrial, Physician - Emergency Room, Emergency Response Planning Specialist, Head Nurse - Obstetrics |
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| Level of Education: Head Nurse - Emergency Room Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Head Nurse - Emergency Room Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Head Nurse - Emergency Room Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
