Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing is responsible for assisting with the management of the nursing services department and for the direction and supervision of all nursing services functions and activities.Responsible for the quality of resident care and ensures that sufficient and properly prepared personnel carry out the functions of nursing service.Is knowledgeable of social, economic and legal issues affecting the health care systems, as well as the functions and processes of the nursing department. Seeks all opportunities for keeping staff up-to-date in health care practices.Develops, directs the implementation and ensures compliance of standard of nursing practice that promotes optimum health care delivery. Responsible to serves as the facility Infection Preventionist. The Infection Preventionist provides assistance and guidance to the nursing units and nursing employees regarding infection prevention and infection control practices within CDC recommendations and State and Federal regulations. Responsible for Staff Education of the nursing department, and works in conjunction with the ancillary departments, to ensure the necessary education needs are met in accordance with the State and Federal requirements.