Purpose of Position : Under direction of the Director, Department of Nursing, or designee, participates in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the nursing service and nursing education program of a hospital, hospital center or diagnostic and treatment center. Performs related work.
Examples of Typical Tasks :
1. Performs all duties of the Director of Nursing in his or her absence.
2. Participates in developing philosophy, objectives, policies and standards of nursing service and education.
3. Assumes responsibility for developing and implementing a staffing plan and directing recruitment and selection of personnel.
4. Develops, plans, coordinates, directs and evaluates assigned projects and programs.