HEAD NURSE
· Heads the unit and is directly responsible for the administration and supervision of a particular units and its overall operation.
· Staff Related
o Supervises staff in clinical area.
o Assess clinical competency and performance of staff.
o Adjust staffing to meet individual patient requirement and staff request.
o Provides means of continuing education of staff plan and coordinates and participates in orientation of new staff.
o Counsel staff regarding personal behaviour and clinical performance as needed.
· Patient Related
o Possesses a working knowledge of each patient diagnosis, history, goal of treatment and appropriate nursing care.
o Evaluates nursing care givens to patient and
o Make recommendation to staff.
o Collaborates with physicians in area of treatment and patient care to assure quality care.
o Investigate problem in the units and handles events within the unit scope. Communicates and refer to nurse supervisor.
o Ensures proper, safe and economical use of equipment supplies and facilities for patient care. Establish and maintain unit stocks.
· Personnel Management
o Interprets standard operating procedures, new procedures and policies, review work performance of personnel to determine if it conforms to recognized standard.
o Plans the programs and work of all nursing personnel of the unit.
o Directs arrangements of schedule of work hours, off duties, vacation leave, etc. Of all nursing personnel not assigned in the unit.
o Evaluates work accomplished by each nursing employee in the ward.
o Prepare the plans for counselling of co-workers: this is done individually especially to personnel with problems.
o Renders harmonious relationship and self-disciplines among nursing personnel under her supervision
o Helps in providing an adequate and safe environment by guiding and helping Nurse Supervisor in providing and maintaining a safe, orderly and clean environment for patient and personnel.
o Helps in providing adequate supplies and equipment.
· Perform the other duties as maybe assigned to you from time to time by the corporation.
Employer questions
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in the Philippines?
- What's your expected monthly basic salary?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Head Nurse?
- Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
Company profile
UNIHEALTH-PARAÑAQUE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER (UParHMC) officially opened its doors to serve the general public on January 31, 2015. It is a 100 bed capacity tertiary level hospital, complete with ER, ICU, NICU, Operating/Delivery Room Complex, Endoscopy Center, Pharmacy, Laboratory, X-ray and other Multi Diagnostic services. It is owned and operated by Unihealth-Parañaque Hospital and Medical Center Inc., a company registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
It is duly licensed by the Department of Health (DOH) and accredited by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth). UPAR also has several accredited HMO’s and Medical Insurance providers. What sets UPAR-HMC apart from other hospitals is the thrust to bring the healthcare cost down, in order to be able to serve the widest clientele, without sacrificing the quality of services that it provides.
UPAR is envisioned to become the leading referral center/hospital in the southern portion of Metro Manila. The Vision and Mission statement will attest to its commitment in providing world class healthcare services to its surrounding communities.
VISION
Unihealth Parañaque Hospital and Medical Center is a leading referral center, South of Manila powered by certified specialists delivering excellence in healthcare.
MISSION
To operate a tertiary center with world class standards.
To uphold a total quality care by continuous training, development and research.
To acquire state-of-the-art facilities and recruit top notch specialists.
To create program for the welfare of stakeholders.
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