Job Description
Head Nurse, Nursing
Summary
A Head Nurse, Nursing is in charge of the overall care of patients receiving treatment at an outpatient or
inpatient medical facility. Head nurses are in charge of overseeing the performance and effectiveness of
all nursing staff under their management (which may include an entire institute, a single department, or
a section of a health care facility) and may be in charge of assigning work, maintaining medical records,
reviewing and signing appropriate nursing procedures and practices, training and educating nurses, and
developing effective and cohesive nursing teams.
Responsibilities
1. Keeping accurate and comprehensive health-care records and reports.
2. Administering medicines to patients while watching for adverse effects and responses.
3. Prescription of assistive medical equipment and therapies.
4. Keeping track of a patient's vital signs and medical information.
5. Medical diagnostic and clinical tests might be ordered.
6. Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
7. Non-intravenous drug administration.
8. Working with members of the healthcare team to assess, execute, plan, or evaluate
patient nursing care plans.
9. Adapting patient health treatment programs in response to changes in patient conditions and
reactions.
10. Utilizes interdisciplinary team tactics to handle patient problems and requirements.
11. By adhering to procedures, rules, and regulations, the employee is able to keep the workplace
safe and clean.
12. By keeping data confidential, it is possible to maintain patient trust while still protecting
operations.
13. Maintains professional and technical knowledge through participating in professional societies
and attending educational courses.
14. Maintains a cooperative connection with health care teams by exchanging information and
participating in team problem-solving techniques.
15. Weekly job roaster preparation and distributing it to the appropriate departments.
Requirements
1. A bachelor's or master's degree in nursing is required.
2. Professional nursing theory, patient care, and understanding of organizational
policies, regulations, and procedures are all required.
3. Knowledge of medical devices and equipment.
4. Ability to use and adapt professional nursing concepts, procedures, and strategies in order to
provide ongoing patient care.
5. Knowing how to keep and prepare records.
6. Developing and sustaining excellent relationships with patients, medical professionals, and
clinic personnel.
7. In an emergency, the capacity to react calmly and efficiently.
8. Multitasking, listening, and verbal communication are all important skills to have.
9. Should be engaged and eager to assist patients.
10. Capability to employ a variety of diagnostic procedures in order to make a diagnosis and to
offer primary care to patients in an emergency.
Methods:
Interview Questions & Responses
Question: 01
How has your experience prepared you for this nursing leadership position?
Over the last five years, as a leader in my nursing profession, I have taken on increasing responsibility. I
began by leading a team of three nurses before being promoted to oversee a team of ten nurses. I was
subsequently delegated more duties, such as hiring and arranging nurse shifts. These experiences have
given me a strong knowledge of how to manage a team of nurses as well as the difficulties that
frequently emerge while managing a team in a healthcare setting.
Question: 02
How do you stay on top of the current trends and developments in the healthcare industry?
Every week, I set aside two hours to study medical papers and other important material that keeps me
up to date on the newest trends and advancements in our healthcare area. I also consult with doctors in
my area on a regular basis to ensure that I am up to date on current trends and to learn about any extra
training or certifications that may make me a better nurse as well as a better leader.
Question: 03
Name five characteristics that describe you?
Working hard, being strong-willed, persevering, clever, adept, amiable, sociable, collaborative,
enthusiastic, and humble are few characteristics that I would choose to describe me.
Question: 04
If you were given more initiatives than you could handle, what would you do?
I would prioritize the critical actions that have the greatest influence on the business first. Then, with
the boss, raise the issue of having too many initiatives so that it may be offloaded. Work harder to
complete the initiatives.
Question: 05
Why did you decide on a career as a nurse?
I'm descended from a long line of nurses. My grandma and mother are also nurses. Growing up in that
atmosphere and witnessing how much they enjoy what they do on a daily basis is both inspirational and
encouraging. I enjoy difficulties, and thinking outside the box to find answers keeps me interested and
involved. I'm honored to carry on my family's nursing legacy. Above all, knowing that I'm making a
genuine impact in people's lives is what makes it all worthwhile.
Question: 06
What do you find rewarding about this job?
I genuinely enjoy assisting others, and there is no finer feeling in the world than when those individuals
are children. I recall having one little child as a patient who had a long-term problem that resulted in the
loss of one of his legs. During his treatments, we realized we had a passion for robot movies. I stayed
with him throughout his amputation operation, and I was there to cheer him on when he was equipped
with his prosthesis. We had a robot movie marathon in the common room to commemorate his first step
with his new leg.
Question: 07
How do you handle the stress of the job?
I've discovered that thorough planning and attention to detail are the greatest ways to deal with the
stress of the work. Making lists and prioritizing what needs to be done throughout the day allows me to
handle activities that might otherwise feel overwhelming all at once.
Question: 08
Are you comfortable working with other doctors and nurses?
I work well under a range of settings and circumstances, and I am proud of my adaptability. I love
working in groups because diverse perspectives may frequently help me find answers to problems that I
would not have thought of on my alone.
Question: 09
What do you find is the hardest part about being a nurse?
The most difficult thing I've had to cope with is feeling useless. While it is my responsibility to offer the
best medical care and comfort possible, there are instances when you simply cannot do more. The most
difficult thing I have to cope with is seeing someone in pain or unhappy and knowing there is nothing
you can do to assist.
Question: 10
Why are you leaving your current position?
While my previous position allowed me to study and grow at a comfortable pace in a smaller clinical
setting, I'm seeking for new challenges and chances to extend my expertise in a bigger, hospital-based
setting.
References:
Sample: 01
Job Description of Nurse
Work Location: PKLI & RC’s Respective Sentinel Site
Reports to: Assistant Project Director
Qualification: BSN with 3-5 years of experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
Nurse will be responsible for assisting the ‘Project Director’ of the respective PKLI & RC’s Sentinel
Site for providing quality patient care at the respective PKLI & RC’s Assigned Sentinel Site, whereas
further details of responsibilities are indicated below:
Assessment of patients in the clinic and assisting the doctor in day to day clinical and
research activities
Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and
actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures,
observing isolation procedures.
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual
support to patients, friends and families.
Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends,
and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills, answering questions.
Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against
patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following
hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing,
state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and
regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols,
medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following
manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining
equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating
needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using
equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing
professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information;
responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem solving methods.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Adhering to all the state regulations and policies of Pakistan Nursing Council.
Should be familiar and able to manage electronic medical record systems EMR / ERP
Should be able to comply with patient confidentiality
Practice and deliver quality, cost effective and evidenced based patient centered care at the
PKLI & RC’s Sentinel Site.
Sample: 02
Position Title:
Band: B1 Department: Nursing
Reports to: Center Manager/Clinical Dir Reported by:
Job Objective
A Head Nurse responsible for the overall care of patients seeking treatment at an
outpatient & In Patient medical facility. It is the responsibility of the Head nurse to manage
the team and ensure the comfort of patients before, during and after medical procedures
and surgery.
Job Description for Head Nurse
1. Monitoring all the Medical records.
2. Monitor and Supervise daily consumption accordingly prepare reports.
3. Preparing duty roaster on weekly basis. And circulating the same
to respective departments.
4. Monitoring all the consent forms before and after each procedure.
5. Documentation and Supervise all the instruments.
6. Regular monitoring of Crash cart in terms of drugs availability , expiry date and consumption
7. Regular Monitoring on Cleaning OT, Culture test and Waste management
8. Coordinating for Posting the OP and IP procedure.
Performance requirements:
1. Knowledge of professional nursing theory, patient care, knowledge of
organizational policies, regulations and procedure.
2. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
3. Skills in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of
professional
Nursing to provide on-going patient care.
4. Preparing and maintaining records,
5. Clearing patients query.
6. Establishing and maintaining effective relationship
with patients, medical and clinic staff.
7. The ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Key Result Areas
• Maintaining all Medical records- Supervising of all the registers with complete details
Deviations : Complaints by Clinical director / Center Manager 5 times in a month -1
Complaints by Clinical director / Center manager 3-4 times in a month- 2 Complaints
by Clinical director / Center manager 2 times in a month-3 Complaints by
Clinical director / Center manager 1 time in a month-4
No Complaints by Clinical director / Center manager in a month-5
• Consumption report –Supervising & reporting the same to concerned departments
Deviations : Failing to do the same 5 times in a month –1 Failing to
do the same 4 times in a month - 2 Failing to do the same
3 times in a month - 3 Failing to do the same 2- 1 times in
a month - 4 In time consumption report and proper
reports - 5
Duty Roaster : Correctly allotting the staff department wise
Deviations –Failing to allot the staff according to requirement more
than 5 times–1 Failing to allot the staff according to
requirement more than 4 times - 2
Failing to allot the staff according to requirement more than 3 times -3
Failing to allot the staff according to requirement more than 2 times -2
Proper allotment of staff according to requirement - 5
Stock Availability : Make sure the required stock is available all the
times Deviations : Complaints by doctors 5 times in a month -1
Complaints by doctors 4 times in a month -2
Complaints by doctors 2-3 times in a month- 3
Complaints by doctors 1 time in a month-4
No Complaints by doctors in a month-5
Infection control and Bio medical waste : Supervising about cleanliness and segregation of Biomedical waste
Deviations : Complaints by Medical team for more than 5 times in a month -1
Complaints by Medical team for more than 4 times in a month -2
Complaints by Medical team for more than 3 times in a month -3
Complaints by Medical team for more than 3 times in a month -4
No Complaints and proper maintenance -5
BSC Nursing
Qualification
Experience
(Indicative) 5 years plus
External Interface Internal Interface
• Consultants
• All departmental heads in the centre
• Patients • Center Manager
• Housekeeping staff
• Pharmacists
• Customer Cares
Approved by:
Date:
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