Job DescriptionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of nursing standards within the departments, implements changes as needed to provide quality patient care, and evaluates and adjusts staffing assignments according to acuity and required patient care Maintains fiscal responsibility and operates within defined parameters.Assists with the preparation of operational and capital budgets, and continually manages financial resources to obtain maximum performance.Directs, organizes, delegates, and performs a variety of personnel functions, including the interviewing, hiring, evaluating performance, coaching, and disciplining of emp