Competency Model for the Middle Nurse Manager (MCGE-Logistic Level)

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Leadership

Background:

• Healthcare systems face significant transformation due to economic, social, and health instability.
• Middle nurse managers are crucial for aligning organizational strategy, values, and objectives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a competency model for middle nurse managers within the Spanish healthcare system.
• To identify essential skills for effective nursing management in a changing environment.

Main Methods:

• The Delphi method was employed to achieve consensus on necessary competencies.
• Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was utilized to validate the construct and reduce data dimensionality.

Main Results:

• Fifty-one core competencies were identified, with decision-making, leadership, and communication being paramount.
• PCA confirmed the structural validity of the proposed competency model (α Cronbach > 0.631).

Conclusions:

• A validated model of essential competencies for Spanish middle nurse managers has been established.
• This model serves as a framework for professional strategy planning, selection, and training programs.