This position serves as a clinical leader who is responsible for the education operations and management of the department in partnership with the Director.As a Nurse Manager he/she is responsible for the daily operations of the department such as staff assignments coordination of care resolving issues functioning as the resource nurse participating in collaborative practice rounding on patients and maintaining TJC standards compliance.As a Manager/Educator he/she collaborates and partners with the nursing leadership team in determining operational needs and priorities addition he/she provides the necessary education training and coaching to nursing staff based on their learning needs.On an ongoing basis he/she assesses the competency profile of the nursing staff ensuring required competencies are met.Competency validation of required specialtyspecific knowledge skills and attitude is conducted continuously throughout the continuum of the nursing staff employment from orientation and annually thereafter.The Education Plan and Competency Plan are developed in collaboration with the Director of Education.