| Head Nurse - CCU Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Head Nurse - CCU. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Head Nurse - CCU along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Head Nurse - CCU is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Head Nurse - CCU, Staff Nurse - RN - CCU, Head Nurse - Industrial, Head Nurse, Head Nurse - Oncology, Head Nurse - Obstetrics, Head Nurse - Pediatrics, Head Nurse - Infection Control, Head Nurse - Operating Room, Head Nurse - Emergency Room |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Head Nurse - CCU |
| Directs nursing service activities for assigned critical/coronary care unit patients. Delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and critical care unit staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of critical care unit patient clinical records, and writes reports on critical care unit 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: CCU Nurse Leader, CCU Supervising Nurse, Head Nurse - Critical Care Unit, Nurse Manager - Critical Care Unit |
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| Similar Jobs: Head Nurse - CCU, Staff Nurse - RN - CCU, Head Nurse - Industrial, Head Nurse, Head Nurse - Oncology, Head Nurse - Obstetrics, Head Nurse - Pediatrics, Head Nurse - Infection Control, Head Nurse - Operating Room, Head Nurse - Emergency Room |
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| Level of Education: Head Nurse - CCU Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Head Nurse - CCU Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Head Nurse - CCU Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
