5 Core Nurse Manager Responsibilites

The Nurse Manager has many roles and responsibilities. There are 5 responsibilities, however, that the Nurse Manager must develop and strengthen.

1. Planning: With this responsibility, the manager will set objectives for the health care department they are responsible for.

2. Organizing: Directing and guiding an identified plan for the department and its service to the customer.

3. Leading: Communicating a clear direction for the team and demonstrating a good example of work ethic.

4. Controlling: Initiating process improvements through new policy and procedure, specific to providing exceptional patient care.

5. Coordinating: Understanding the value of the team and its obligation in the organization.