The responsibility of the Nurse Manager is to direct, supervise clinical staff, and coordinating activities at specific site locations to ensure the provision of quality, cost-effective and efficient services to patients. Obtains and reviews department workload data; plans and schedules daily assignments of clinical support staff. Monitors and assesses adherence to policies and procedures. Mastery of electronic health record and practice management system, and able to communicate this knowledge to providers, staff members, and patients. Administrative supervision of nursing and support staff; provides direct patient care services. Creates a motivating environment; identifies work flow impediments and corrects in collaboration with care team. Possesses clinical skills to assure appropriate nursing coverage and models nursing skills and code of ethics to subordinates. Assures compliance with Joint Commission standards, state and federal regulations, and OSHA regulations; serves as the infection control surveillance officer for assigned areas of responsibility.