A Complexity-Informed Model to Guide Nurse Manager Practice.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Healthcare Administration

Background:

• Nurse manager practice encompasses role responsibilities and performance.
• Job performance is assessed by organizational, staff, and patient outcomes.
• Relational leadership styles are linked to positive practice environments and nurse job satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To apply a complexity lens to understand nurse manager practice.
• To identify organizational factors influencing nurse manager job performance.
• To explore dimensions of organizational context supporting nurse manager practice.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and synthesis.
• Application of complexity theory to nurse management.
• Identification of contextual factors impacting nurse manager effectiveness.

Main Results:

• Nurse manager practice and job performance are influenced by both leadership style and organizational context.
• Key dimensions of the organizational context supporting nurse manager practice have been identified.
• Synergy among administrative, adaptive, and enabling leadership functions is crucial for organizational success.

Conclusions:

• Effective nurse management requires considering the broader organizational context, not just leadership style.
• Further research is needed to pinpoint essential elements supporting nurse manager practice.
• Optimizing nurse manager performance is vital for overall organizational success in healthcare settings.