Position Purpose This position is responsible and accountable for planning and leading staff to assume accountability for decisions and actions of quality cost-effective patient care on the nursing units in accordance with Federal, State, The Joint Commission requirements organizational goals and the ANA Scope and Standards for Nurse Administrators.       Nature and Scope The Manager of Nursing must function independently, providing the opportunity for developing standards, establishing the budget and monitoring operational performance by being accountable for the 24-hour management of the delivery of patient care.   The Manager of Nursing acts as a change ag