In reviewing the job description of a nurse manager, the staff becomes

QUESTION

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.

ANSWER:

ANS: A, D, E
A nurse manager manages financial resources by developing business and staffing plans.