Tools for Nursing Leaders

     Nursing managers have complex operational roles.  In a survey of high-performing nurse managers, the Health Care Advisory Board identified twelve competencies, including:

• Communication
• Performance management
• Staff development and retention
• Managing conflict
• Coalition building and peer leadership
• Leading change
• Analytic skills
• Financial acumen
• Operations management
• Customer focus
• Legal and regulatory compliance
• Core attributes including realistic self-confidence, clinical credibility, flexibility, courage and work-life balance.

As a nursing manager you can take advantage of several tools to assist with the orientation of staff.  You will find that monthly meetings of the Manager's Council provide education, peer support and mentoring.  You can also look to Human Resources to provide many training opportunities for you and your staff.

Orientation Pathways* for
- Nurse Manager
- Assistant Manager
- Charge Nurse
- Nurse Educator

Rounding forms for 30, 90, & 180 days*

CATS Database User Training*

Guidelines for Nursing Leaders with New Staff*

Learning Center Calendar

HR Training*