It is necessary for the nurse manager to delegate tasks to the staff.

It is necessary for the nurse manager to delegate tasks to the staff. Which of the following is a requirement of the delegation process?

1. Working alongside the staff to evaluate their care
2. Functioning from a laissez-faire style of leadership
3. Obtaining the employee’s voluntary acceptance of the task
4. Communicating the work assignment in understandable terms

ANSWER

ANS: 4
When delegating, the nurse should always provide unambiguous and clear directions by describ-ing a task, the desired outcome, and the time period within which the task should be completed. The nurse manager does not necessarily have to work alongside staff to evaluate their care. The nurse manager can often evaluate staff performance in client outcomes. A laissez-faire style of leadership is not a requirement for delegation. Tasks should be delegated to those who are capa-ble, not necessarily to those who are willing.