Provide effective leadership by coordinating and integrating services within their department, with other departments and with the hospital’s primary functions. Develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of the services. Develop and implement budget including processes to monitor operational and capital costs. Manage department human resources by: determining qualifications, competence and performance expectations; planning, implementing and monitoring staffing plans; providing orientation, in-service training and continuing education of all persons in the department and applying policies/procedures pertaining to human resources management. Continuously assess and improve the department’s performance by de