Manages the ongoing job performance of direct reports; develops and communicates performance goals, completes performance evaluations within established timeframes; provides feedback, develops and takes action on performance improvement plans, and determines and implements disciplinary action as needed in the area of nursing function; Provides ongoing leadership, advice, training, and guidance to direct reports regarding the overall nursing care, instruction, and safety of persons served, and as outlined in the Individual Program Plan for each person served; Ensures proper staffing levels and work distribution for programs, to ensure the provision of high-quality care for all persons served; Conducts regular staff meetings and attends various management meetings to promote a constant flow of information, open discussions, knowledge sharing, and to keep staff well-informed; Attends various internal management meetings, external conferences, Interdisciplinary (IDT) and/or Trans-Disciplinary (TDT) meetings, and family conferences as needed. Conduit leader and liaison with discipline-specific clinical directors, managers and staff, Sr Director of Nursing, external case workers, state and federal regulatory agencies, family members, etc., to attain and maintain the provision of quality care for persons served and assist in the removal or modification of reported health-related barriers; Operating within personal license constraints in strict accordance with regulations and guidelines defined by the Nurse Practices Act in New Jersey, N.J.