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Summary The Assistant Director is a professional nurse who manages the daily operations of a department(s) with the Director of Nursing to provide services for patients while meeting quality, legal, organizational and medical staff goals. The Assistant Director is responsible for supporting the Director of Nursing by promoting the efficient operations to provide effective nursing care of a designated department(s). The Assistant Director co-manages the department and works independently under the guidance of the Director of Nursing. The Assistant Director ensures compliance with regulatory agencies, The Joint Commission and the Nurse Practice Act and promotes optimum health care delivery within budgetary guidelines. The Assistant Director demonstrates competence