DescriptionSummary:Manages the nursing services and staff for a department; ensures quality and full compliance with relevant policies and standards.Responsibilities:Implementing and monitoring programs and practices for the delivery of safe and efficient quality nursing care for patients and their familiesEnsuring consistent application of nursing services policies and standards throughout the organizationMonitoring patient outcomes and quality and effectiveness of nursing careOverseeing performance of teams; identifying and addressing staff training and development needsApprising medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service and strategies