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Improving organizational performance. Administrative nurse specialist
1St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, TX.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|July 1, 1991
Summary
The Executive Nurse Council empowered nurses and managers through new strategies, leading to significant organizational changes. A new administrative nurse specialist role was created to support these professional growth initiatives within a shared governance model.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Organizational Development
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The Executive Nurse Council faced a challenge to foster empowerment and professional growth for nursing staff.
- Existing structures limited opportunities for advancement and role expansion among nurses and managers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement strategies for empowering staff nurses and nurse managers.
- To create avenues for professional development and growth within the nursing profession.
Main Methods:
- The Executive Nurse Council designed and implemented specific empowerment strategies.
- A new role, the administrative nurse specialist, was introduced to facilitate change.
Main Results:
- Implementation led to widespread changes in roles and functions across all organizational levels.
- Staff nurses and nurse managers experienced enhanced empowerment and professional growth opportunities.
Conclusions:
- The implemented strategies successfully fostered a more empowered nursing workforce.
- The administrative nurse specialist role proved effective in supporting shared governance and professional development.