The Head Nurse oversees all nursing operations within the clinic and home health care services. This role ensures high-quality patient care, compliance with healthcare regulations, staff supervision, and efficient coordination of clinical and field nursing activities. The Head Nurse serves as a clinical leader, educator, supervisor, and patient advocate.
Key Responsibilities1. Leadership & Management
Supervise and manage the nursing staff (clinic nurses, home health nurses, and support staff).
Coordinate daily staffing schedules and manage workload distribution.
Conduct performance evaluations and identify staff training needs.
Foster a professional, teamwork-oriented environment.
2. Clinical Oversight
Oversee patient assessments, care plans, and treatment implementation.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation according to standards.
Review and approve patient care plans for home health services.
Provide expert clinical guidance in complex or emergency cases.
3. Home Health Care Coordination
Coordinate and assign home visits, ensuring timely service delivery.
Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
Ensure nurses follow infection control and home care safety guidelines.
Communicate with families and caregivers regarding patient care needs.
4. Patient Care & Quality Assurance
Ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.
Monitor patient satisfaction and implement improvement strategies.
Maintain compliance with national healthcare regulations, licensing, and accreditation standards.
Lead quality improvement initiatives and audits.
5. Communication & Collaboration
Act as the primary liaison between nurses, doctors, administrative staff, and patients.
Ensure effective communication between clinic operations and home health teams.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and case conferences.
6. Administrative Duties
Maintain accurate medical records, reports, and logs.
Oversee inventory management for medical supplies and equipment.
Ensure compliance with billing, coding, and documentation requirements for home health services.
Develop and update clinical policies and procedures.
Job Type: Full-time
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