You are a new nurse manager at a hospital that has union representation. Which of the following would be your role? Select all that apply
1. Actively helping to administer any grievance procedures.
2. Participating in issues related to disciplining employees.
3. Adhering to negotiated working hours.
4. Formulating and presenting proposed wage increases to administrators.
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. The nurse manager is not responsible for presenting proposals from the staff to the
administration. This is the role of the union representative. Participating in the grievance and
discipline process and negotiating working hours are all roles of the nurse manager.
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