Essential Job Functions

• Provides leadership within the assigned department(s) in the accomplishment of organizational/departmental goals and objectives. Performs the functions of interviewing, hiring, scheduling, establishing priorities and assigning workloads, orientation/training, performance appraisals, coaching/counseling, disciplinary up to and including discharge as coordinated with the Manager or Director and Human Resources. Responsible for adhering to established human resource management policies and procedures.
• Responsible for assessing and making recommendations/decisions regarding the quality and safety of patient/resident care. Acts as a resource to staff, other health care providers, patients/residents and family members.
• Responsible to practice within scope of licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Responsible for the supervision and coordination of a patient care area within an organization with operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. <...