Best of both worlds: part-time nurse managers

Area of Science:

• Nursing Management
• Healthcare Administration
• Organizational Psychology

Background:

• Temporary nursing supervisor roles were implemented to address nurse manager resignations.
• Existing part-time nursing supervisors were utilized to fill these temporary positions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of utilizing existing nursing supervisors in temporary management roles.
• To assess changes in productivity, morale, goal attainment, accountability, and empowerment.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative assessment of a temporary management solution.
• Observation of key performance indicators and staff feedback.

Main Results:

• Productivity, staff morale, and goal attainment were maintained or improved.
• Increased levels of staff accountability and empowerment were observed.
• A new career pathway for nursing supervisors was identified.

Conclusions:

• Temporary reassignment of nursing supervisors can be an effective strategy during management vacancies.
• This approach positively impacts unit performance and staff engagement.
• It offers a viable model for career development within nursing leadership.