JOB SUMMARY:  Provides administrative and clinical

 leadership with 24 hour accountability for a designated

patient care unit/units.  Plans and directs implementation

and evaluation of unit based programs and services. 

Directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing practice to

assure the delivery of comprehensive, safe, effective,

and competent nursing care in accordance with hospital

policy and nursing practice standards.  Works closely

with staff, medical staff, department directors, patients,

families, other personnel.  May have verbal/written

communication or direct contact with outside agencies

and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Graduate of approved school of

nursing  with current license to practice as an RN in

North Carolina. BSN required.  Masters degree in

nursing or related field preferred.  Strong communication,

interpersonal, time management, and organizational

skills.  Ability to apply knowledge of nursing practice

and theory as well  as techniques of supervision,

management, and leadership.

 EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of 3 years experience in nursing

with at least 1 year in an acute care setting or the

equivalent thereof.  Experience in a charge or supervisory

capacity or evidence of leadership and management

abilities as an RN required.