DescriptionJOB SUMMARY Manages the nursing services and staff for a department; ensures quality and full compliance with relevant policies and standards. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES? Implementing and monitoring programs and practices for the delivery of safe and efficient quality nursing care for patients and their families ? Ensuring consistent application of nursing services policies and standards throughout the organization ? Monitoring patient outcomes and quality and effectiveness of nursing care ? Overseeing performance of teams; identifying and addressing staff training and development needs ? Apprising medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service an