Job Description
Responsible for the provision and direction of safe and effective patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process in their respective nursing department. Manages staff members in the unit, ensures staff competency, and provides leadership for nursing activities. Establishes and maintains collegial relationships with department staff and managers at Hayward Medical Center. Consults with staff, physicians, and/or the director of nursing as needed to resolve patient care and departmental issues. Interprets facility policy to ensure patient needs are met in an effective and efficient manner. Prepares and maintains departmental budget, including staffing FTEs. Meets or exceeds the competency requirements for staff of the department (i.e. ACLS, NRP, PALS).