I. General Summary

• Under general administrative direction, the Nurse Manager is accountable for the delivery of patient care services which support the strategic plan of the organization and achieves clinical, financial and service quality objectives in one or more clinical units or care delivery sites in accordance within the scope of practice, professional, and regulatory standards. This role is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered for the competency and performance of nursing staff and for designating and maintaining systems to support interdisciplinary team functioning. The Nurse Manager serves as a key participant in organizational teams and workgroups.

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, assesses requirements for care delivery systems to meet the changing patient population requirements. Plans strategies and services to meet clinical program objectives. Communicates long and short term plans and objectives to staff.
• Ensures excellence of clinical practice and patient care services, including meeting or exceeding customer requirements, improving clinical outcomes and achieving productivity and expense reduction goals.
• Assures that programs, services and staff performance meet regulatory requirements and professional standards.