Manages the operations of a patient care area(s) in the provision of nursing care to patients and their families. A transformation leader that directs the activities of patient care and support staff.

+ Manages and supports the day to day operations of assigned patient care area(s).
+ Supervises all nurses and support staff including but not limited to Registered Nurses Patient Care Assistants and Technicians Health Unit Coordinators and related clerical staff.
+ Oversees the preparation of schedules utilizing wage and flex staff as appropriate. Adjusts according to patient flow.
+ Accurately forecasts and manages budget for the unit and ensures that any expenditures are within the budget. Knowledge of related benchmarks such as Paid hour per patient day and Worked hour per patient day.
+ Develops programs which address continuous quality improvement systemenhancement streamlinedprocesses patience experience and overall nurse performance.
+ Ensures compliance w...