In reviewing the job description of a nurse manager, the staff becomes aware that a nurse manager's role is complex. Which of the following duties are required of a nurse manager? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ensure unit productivity reports.
b. Develop policy and legislation to protect nurses' well-being.
c. Plan staffing of UNPs only.
d. Prepare a unit budget that reflects unit staffing needs.
e. Monitor nurse-sensitive indicators such as falls and incidence of infections.
Question 2To reduce reliance on overtime hours, an organization develops a strategy for floating nurses during staff shortages. To maximize patient safety and reduce costs, the healthcare organization:
a. Develops a centralized pool of float nurses.
b. Assigns nurses from less busy units to ones with increased acuity levels.
c. Floats nurses only between units on which the nurses have been cross-trained.
d. Assigns float nurses to basic care only.
Question 3On your unit, despite efforts to build a strong sense of team, conflict between some of the staff is ongoing.
Nonetheless, you want to proceed with developing a systematic and effective performance appraisal system. Which of the following approaches would be most appropriate for you to implement?
a. Peer review
b. A combination of tools
c. Anecdotal notes
d. Rating scale
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