Participates in the development, monitoring and execution the hospital's strategic plan demonstrating systems thinking and change management skills. In collaboration with unit/department managers contributes to planning, decision making and policy formulation. Attends/holds membership on hospital and medical staff committees as appropriate. Attends Board of Governors and physician meetings to report on activities of nursing and assigned departments. Provides administrative coverage in the absence of the administrator. Participates in community educational programs and meetings as the hospital's representative. Demonstrates ability to lead/direct Patient Care Services (PCS) team by providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to patient care leaders and staff using principles of management. Identifies needed changes, facilitates/directs the change and role models positive attitude toward change. Role models professional nursing practice and behaviors. Coaches (PCS) management team in le...Patient Care, Director, Department Manager, Patient Services, Patient, Management, Healthcare