JOB SUMMARY:
Provides administrative leadership to patient care units and other hospital departmental operations to support the continuation of patient care programs. Serves as a consultant on maintaining standards of practice and other hospital policies and procedures.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a management and decision making resource within the Medical Center.
• Interprets and facilitates the implementation of Medical Center policies and procedures.
• Coordinates interdepartmental services for the provision of patient care.
• Analyzes and evaluates effectiveness of policies and systems.
• Assists with orientation and professional development of staff.
• Assesses quality of patient care by making rounds to various patient care units and other hospital departments.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Shift:

• PRN, as needed.

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