1. Performs major duties and functions as described in the Staff Nurse position description.
2. Coordinates, guides and directs the development, implementation and continuous evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients/clients within the clinical service.
3. Participates in the determination of conditions, resources and policies essential to delivery of nursing care within the clinical service.
4. Guides, coordinates and directs the development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel within the clinical service.
5. Defines, implements and maintains standards of nursing practice and evaluates the quality of nursing care rendered within the clinical service.
6. Reviews and analyzes trends pertinent to delivery of nursing care services within the clinical service and initiates appropriate innovations or makes recommendations for needed changes in support of patient experience and continuity of care.
7. When assigned to continuing education for Nursing Service, develops, plans and assists in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of training and educational activities for nursing practitioners and allied nursing personnel.
8. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.