Key Skills and Competencies of a Nurse Leader (Focusky Presentation)

A Change Agent
Key Skills and Compentenciesof a Nurse Leader
Visionary
Motivation and Team-building Skills
A nurse leader emerges in to the role and take charge by leading the workforce in employing quality and safe nursing practice (Phillips, Dolansky,  & Lopez, 2016).
Critical-Thinking &Problem-SolvingSkills
Collaboration  Skills
Eunice Atienza, MSN, RN, RNC-OB
Creates a motivating climate for the teamEstablishes organizational communicationManages conflictFacilitates collaborationEngages in negotiationComplies with organizational rules and regulationsSullivan, E. (2012). Effective leadership and management in nursing New York, NY: Pearson
Effective Delegation and  Evaluation skills
Examines assumptionsInterprets and evaluates argumentsEnvisions and explores alternativesDevelops reflective criticism to achieve logical decisionEvidence-based practitionerSullivan, E. (2012). Effective leadership and management in nursing New York, NY: Pearson
Understand what patients and families needEngage the appropriate care givers in the plan of careMaximize the available resources on the patient’s behalfEvaluate the outcome Weydt, A. (2010). Developing delegation skills. The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 15(2).
Future-orientedInsightfulStrategicShares dreams and visions to team membersOwns great perception of wisdomGrossman, S.C. , Valiga, T. M. (2009). The new leadership challenge. Creating the Future of Nursing. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.
Integral component of quality health careCreates a supportive environment Develops a sense of success and establishment of an esprit de corps and interprofessional cohesivenessPlaces value and understanding on the unique contributions of the other discipline's role Results in a discovery of mutual goals, with the patients’ well-being the primary focus.Kohn, L.; Corrigan, J.; Donaldson, M. (2000). To err is human: Building a safer health system (1st ed.). National Academies Press Washington, DC
Effective Communication
Sends clear messageListens activelyMonitors responsesProvides feedbackDetermines what receivers see and hear. Sullivan, E. (2012). Effective leadership and management in nursing New York, NY: Pearson