Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Ability to lead the employees of their unit in the delivery of patient care • Ability to lead performance improvement initiatives on their assigned unit • Ability to think critically in relation to the operations of the unit and delivery of patient care • Ability to manage the business of healthcare delivery on their unit, including assessing and managing financial practices/Productivity management • Able to assist and mentor others in relation to the technology utilized on the unit • Excellent clinical practice knowledge and is able to apply this knowledge to the unit setting • Ability to influence relationships and behaviors in relation to meeting the needs of the unit • Acts as a role model for professionalism on their assigned unit of employment • Possess a broad nursing knowledge, leadership ability, accepts responsibility, exercises authority, and functions independently • Possess insight for employee growth and development and the ability to do effective impartial counseling • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Basic computer skills, including experience with an Electronic Health Record • Specific skills as delineated by the unit of employment (see competencies) • Specific knowledge and skills as delineated by the unit of employment (see competencies). Lead quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.