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Organizational Structures in Nursing<\/p>\n
In this writing assignment, you will complete a paper addressing an issue from the perspective of the nurse manager on a unit.
Step 1\u00a0Review your unit\u2019s and\/or facility\u2019s organizational chart. You have been promoted to nurse manager of your unit. You realize that to function effectively, you must have a better understanding of your organization\u2019s structure and, specifically, the chain of command.
Find and analyze the organizational chart of the healthcare organization you are currently working for or for one that you have encountered in your nursing experience.
Step 2\u00a0In a two-page (500-word) paper, address the following points:
\u00b7 Give a brief description of the organization of the healthcare structure used in your facility.
\u00b7 Describe the chain of command used in your organization and identify the people you report to and those who report to you.
\u00b7 Consider the following and discuss how the chain of command is used to implement change.
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. Based on the organization chart, what leadership structure is used in the organization\u2014hierarchical or flat? \u00a0How does this affect implementing change?
. Does this organization use a shared governance model for nursing?
. When nurses have an idea for changing a process and they make a decision as a group, where do they go with their suggestions? (the director? the unit manager?)
They go to the unit assistant manager
\u00b7 Explain why understanding this information is important to your success.
Write your paper using APA format. Cite all sources in APA format.
See the\u00a0rubric below for the grading details.<\/p>\n
Hospital Chain of Commands
\u00b7 Staff- ensure that they are adhering to employee conduct policy and all other policies while providing the most optimal and safe care to meet goals of the unit. Make sure they are keeping up with job requirements and education as part of their job duties.\u00a0
\u00b7 Resource RN\/Charge RN- an informal leader in the department that is often chosen by leaders and peers. They have the most contact with the staff and ensure that staff is performing the daily functions to achieve goals, provides support to the staff, patients, and leaders.
\u00b7 PCS- Patient Care Supervisor- serves as the liaison between the staff, patients, and managers. Usually, the person the staff see most regularly.\u00a0
\u00b7 ANM- Assistant Nurse Manager- supports the manager and the staff with daily unit operations as well as ensuring that staff are supported and adhering to policy to achieve goals of the unit.\u00a0
\u00b7 PCM- Patient Care Manager- Oversees daily operations of the unit and ensures that staff is aware of quality, safety, and strategic goals. Makes sure that staff is adhering to hospital policy and holds staff accountable if needed.\u00a0
\u00b7 AVP-Assistant Vice President- She is the liaison between the manager and CNO ensuring that information is shared up and down as well as holding manager accountable for the unit meeting quality, strategic, and financial goals. The AVP also coordinates with manager and HR for all employee conduct and performance concerns.
\u00b7 CNO- Chief Nursing Office- he is responsible for all clinical operations and quality and strategic goals for the hospital.<\/p>\n
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