| Position Description: | Coordinates hospital activities to facilitate provision of patient care services to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Applies hospital and nursing service policies when directing the provision of these services. Participates in controlling the financial plan for the department. Manages personnel assigned to the units/departments for the shift scheduled. Provides direct patient care, when necessary, and education to patients, families and staff. Communicates to administration any/all appropriate issues. Interacts with staff, physicians and other Department Heads in a collegial relationship in order to meet patient, family and departmental needs. |