It takes remarkable resolve to become a nurse and extraordinary determination to become a nurse leader. Taking the next step and transforming into a superior nurse leader requires an impressive level of commitment.
Great nurse leaders are experts in multiple areas: people management, administration and, of course, patient care. What makes a truly exceptional nurse leader? Here are five qualities all outstanding nurse leaders have.
We’re likely all familiar with the saying, “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” One of the reasons a nurse is promoted to the position of nurse leader is because he or she knows how to strengthen each link in the chain and help every member of his or her team reach their full potential. When a team is running at full capacity and has the support of the nurse leader, they can focus on administering the best quality care to their patients.
View the SlideShare below to learn seven ways nurse leaders can empower their team to provide patient-centered care.
When supervisors at hospitals and healthcare facilities are interviewing candidates, their primary concern is whether or not the prospective employee has the requisite clinical skills. While this is a crucial aspect of the hiring process, it’s equally important to evaluate soft skills, such as how a candidate works with a team, his or her communication skills and ability to collaborate.
Hiring a nurse who doesn’t fit within your organization’s culture can quickly disrupt the stability of your team and the efficiency of your organization. Here are a few tips to keep in mind the next time you conduct a nursing interview.
If you peer into the back of the supply closet of most private practices, you’ll find a stash of rarely used medical supplies. Maybe your staff ordered more tongue dispensers than you could need in a lifetime, or an “amazing new product” didn’t turn out to be so amazing after all.
Making poor supply choices not only hurts your bottom line, but it can also affect patient satisfaction—for example, if you run out of an important patient comfort product, it can negatively impact the patient experience. Keep the tips below in mind when you decide which products to keep or remove from your practice.
What would you say makes a good hospital administrator? Some attributes are obvious—for example, strong communicator, team player and effective negotiator.
Exceptional hospital administrators, however, possess a set of more advanced characteristics on top of these basic qualifications. These qualities help them ensure their organization is running as efficiently as possible and patients are completely satisfied with their hospital experience.
Here are four important traits every successful hospital administrator should have.
