Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, plans, directs, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates overall clinical and administrative activities of an assigned nursing unit. In the absence of the Nurse Manager, assumes ultimate responsibility for staff oversight and the care of patients on a nursing unit. Supervises, evaluates, guides and counsels nursing staff in their work performance. Ensures that staffing patterns provide optimal delivery of nursing service. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of nursing theory and practice and principles, methods and techniques involved in providing nursing care, familiarity with organization and function of departments, policies, procedures and regulations and knowledge of principles of leadership and management. Assists in meeting the educational needs of the staff. National certification in Nursing or Healthcare related speciality preferred. Education Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required Other Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required Master's Degree Nursing or related health care field Preferred or Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required Experience 2 years experience in a RN role Required General Experience in a clinical leadership role Preferred Licenses Basic Life Support Required PA Registered Nurse License Required Multi State Compact RN License Required Or

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