Directs and manages the operations and activities of the nursing unit.
Maintains responsibility for the overall management of the department's daily operations to achieve quality improvement, fiscal productivity and patient satisfaction goals and objectives established in conjunction with upper management.
Maintains responsibility for staff performance and the accomplishment of departmental responsibilities in accordance with corporate, hospital, department and safety policies and procedures to meet company and regulatory requirements.
Maintains responsibility for providing high-quality patient care by acting as a liaison with patients and their representatives, physicians and employees.
Maintains responsibility for the efficient operation of the department and optimum use of resources to maximize productivity and minimize costs.