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NURSE LEADERS SURVEY
Nurse managers drive ALL quality metrics for patient care services and must be brought in to sit at the table when making decisions for nursing care.
The culture of the work environment is still hurting from what occurred over the last three years. It should have been continually addressed instead of waiting to repair it after it was broken. If that is repaired, the landscape of the nursing workforce will dramatically change. This dynamic role is crucial for the overall success of the department and of the organization. It is not just a global role of looking and achieving global projects at an organizational level, but a “hands on” on the ground role that requires feedback from the direct care staff to advocate not only for the patients but for the team you serve.
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Those that do this role know how much goes into the job. It is a tremendous amount of work. Very rewarding, but beyond demanding.
We function as COO/CNOs and have the greatest impact of any c-suite leader when positioned properly by the CEO and Board. There are only a small number of us who have achieved this level of impact, who are compensated properly and who have a significant degree of freedom to manage a large nursing and clinical workforce to advance system growth, workforce wellbeing, and organizational strategy.
We wear many hats at my facility but above all patient care and patient satisfaction must come first.
Nurse leaders were asked what brings them the most joy in their role. Selected responses representing various viewpoints are included below.
Achieving excellent patient outcomes and the wellness of the nursing workforce.
By far, being able to support nurses in their very special and sacred work is the best part about my work!
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