Position responsible for supporting the Nurse Manager in providing leadership to the department - overseeing the daily operations - managing and developing departmental staff, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process, ensuring the delivery of quality care to patients. Responsibilities include overseeing staffing and scheduling, managing productivity, providing leadership coverage, conducting staff and patient rounding, supporting unit-based initiatives, addressing educational needs, and fostering a culture of employee engagement and clinical excellence.