My Role As A Nurse Manager

In the first six months of beginning a role as a nurse manager, an assessment of the workplace including the role of the union is important. Knowledge of past relationships between manager, staff particularly union workers are key elements to consider. A nurse manager must learn to create a unified environment. The purpose of this paper is to discuss how I will develop my role as a nurse manager in the first six months using the following tools: observation, changes on the nursing unit, staff motivation, scheduling, ethics and mentoring. In addition, understanding and adhering to union clauses or contracts will prevent unintentional violations. The role of a nurse manager requires strategic thinking. For instances, as a nurse manager,

It is important to motivate staff and earn their respect. Motivating staff starts with simple acknowledgement. For example, I might say to one of my workers, “I like how you exhibit good team work, Jane”. Employees like to be recognized for their work and abilities. Recognition also includes providing regular feedback about their performances, which promotes staff motivation. As a manager, motivating staff will hopefully allow me to earn his or her respect through genuine compliments, frequent acknowledgment of strong attributes, while focusing less on negative attributes, and involving my staff in the decision making process. Staren (2009) says, “Staff members work harder for managers they like and respect. In addition to the evident interpersonal skills of being approachable, friendly, and polite, the manager must ensure that he is behaving in a manner that will engender trust and admiration” (para.16). I want to be that manager whose staff will work hard for him. I also want to be the manager that when I call my staff to ask if they can come to work because the facility is short staffed, he or she will come because of me. When you motivate your staff, respect follows and your workers will do more for

Mentoring derives from staff motivation because you are encouraging someone in both situations. To be a good mentor, I will assess the ethical reasons for providing mentorship. Graves (2016), says that Beneficence is when I am doing good for the gain of other rather than my own (para.11). Yancey (2016) explains that “nurses that have been involved in a mentoring program are less likely to resign, have supportive work environments, and have increased personal and professional satisfaction” (para.9). Being a nurse manager, you are already in a mentoring role because you will have to supervise not only experienced workers also less knowledgeable workers. When one mentors, one provides feedback, suggestions, and guidance, especially in difficult situations. To be a good mentor, I will need to have the right moral view to