The nurse is planning to apply for a position that has the following i

QUESTION

The nurse is planning to apply for a position that has the following information in the position description: Primary Responsibilities:

Supervises charge nurses; Supervises nurse managers; Oversees the activities within designated client care areas; Reports to the Vice President of Nursing Services.For which type of position is the nurse applying?
1. First-level manager
2. Middle-level manager
3. Top-level manager
4. Laissez-faire manager

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 2

A middle-level manager supervises first-level managers within a specific area, and is responsible for the personnel and work activities within those areas. The middle-level manager usually functions as a liaison between first-level and top-level managers. The first-level manager is responsible for supervising non-administrative personnel in the conduct of day-to-day activities on specific work units. A top-level or upper-level manager is primarily responsible for establishing the goals and strategic plans for the entire nursing division. Middle-level managers generally report to the upper-level manager. Various titles are given to upper-level nurse-managers. Examples are director of nursing services, chief nursing officer, or vice president for nursing services. Laissez-faire is not nursing position but rather an approach to management.