The head nurse plays an important leadership role in an administrative capacity within a healthcare organization. The main responsibility of the head nurse would be to supervise, guide, counsel, tell, and assist all aspects of patient care, both at the hospital and at home. The head nurse also has supervisory authority over other nursing staff such as the nursing assistant, x-ray technician, pharmacy technicians, and receptionists. Furthermore, the head nurse has authority over matters related to the budget and insurance reporting..