PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESDevelops departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.Directs clinical activities, including patient assessment, care plan development, service level determination, patient visits, and complaint management.Plans, organizes and directs all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating and continuing education initiatives.Prepares and monitors budget(s) and ensures that assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds. Coordinates and directs internal and externally-driven audits.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duti