Leadership andManagement

Management of Care IISpring 2010

Winship

Leadership Definition:

Similar Characteristics

Types of Leaders Formal

Informal

Core Traits Vision

Passion

Integrity

Curiosity

Other Traits Flexibility

Intelligence

Supportive

Self-Confidence

Desire to Lead

Behavioral Theories Autocratic

Laissez-faire

Democratic

Employee-centered

Management Definition

Purpose

Functions of Management Planning

Staffing

Organizing

Directing

Controlling

Factor’s that Affect Management

Institution’s Structure and Size

Organizations Objectives

Environmental factors

Technology

Social Structure

Leadership vs. Management

What’s the difference?

Does healthcare make a difference in this decision?

Nurse Leaders Specialists & Generalists

Flexible

Use information at hand quickly – EBP

Build rapport and support

Self-Reliance

Connectedness

What is the NM accountable for?

Excellence in practice Management of people, monies and

resources Facilitating staff development Compliance with current standards of

practice Strategic Planning Departmental cohesiveness

Roles Nurse Manager

Nurse Director

Chief Nurse Executive

Others• Charge Nurse• Staff Nurse

Healthcare Impacts Leadership

• Higher acuity of patients• Staff cohesiveness• Integrating intrinsic rewards

Management• Care involves the entire organization• Required to form outside partnerships• Financial future of organization