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