Maintains a working knowledge of current clinical practice and the regulatory requirements affecting that practice and exhibits the value of continuous learning; 2. Determines the workforce/staffing model for the Nursing department necessary to meet the nursing needs of the patients; 3. Oversees implementation and evaluation of the staffing model to assure high quality, costeffective care; 4. Implements, evaluates and develops an effective nursing practice model to meet the needs of diverse patient populations; 5. This position has overall accountability for providing leadership, direction, and administration of day-to-day operations associated with direct patient care activities, nursing practice, and clinical education and development, including continuous improvement of nursing services and staff to meet patients/residents and their families' needs and expectations.