The nurse manager is working on a committee whose task is to review and revise job descriptions for nursing employees
In which job description would the committee most likely include the phrase "Management responsibilities include shift-by-shift coordination and promotion of quality client care"? 1. Charge nurse
2. Staff nurse
3. Clinical nurse leader
4. Nurse executive
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Rationale 1: The charge nurse is unique to the health care setting and assists with shift-by-shift coordination and promotion of quality client care as well as efficient use of resources.
Rationale 2: The staff nurse is not formally a manager. This nurse is responsible for promotion of quality care for the shift worked.
Rationale 3: The clinical nurse leader is not a manager but rather works as a resource to those providing direct care. This nurse may coordinate care at the bedside and works to integrate care.
Rationale 4: The nurse executive is an upper-level manager and is responsible for quality care across the institution.
Global Rationale:
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