The incumbent serves as a member of the institution management team and on a number of internal policy formulation bodies. Extensive interaction occurs with all key management personnel. Duties are carried out under the general direction of the Commandant in addition to close liaison with assigned physicians relative to treatment plans and procedures.
Supervision is exercised over subordinate nursing care staff.
Determines nursing staff requirements including levels of training needed and allocation to treatment functions and areas. Adjusts staffing and allocation of resources as necessary to meet nursing care standards, departmental policies, and patient care needs. Assists management and staff personnel in developing patient care plans and in monitoring their implementation and effectiveness. Continually evaluates quality of nursing care delivered through conferences, reports, direct observation, patient records, quality assurance studies, review of patient care plans and charts, and other sources. Directs a nursing education program to promote growth and development of nursing personnel.