Nursing leadership and Satisfaction

[Name of the Institue]Abstract

The concept of leadership in nursing is becoming significant by the time as the leadership is critical in managing and motivating the nurse staff in carrying out day to day activities. Keeping in view an ever growing need for leadership development and satisfaction among nurse, the study aims to examine the correlation between nurse staff perception of nurse manager leaderships style. It also examines the influence of leadership on the satisfaction level of nurse staff. To analyze the correlation, the study uses the work index survey to measure the satisfaction level and the multileader questionnaire to assess the leadership styles of nurse managers.

Table of Contents

Introduction5

The Problem6

Background of the Study8

New Competencies for Nurse Leaders14

Purpose of the Study15

Rationale16

Definition of Terms17

Staff Nurse17

Staff Nurse Retention18

Research Question18

Research Objective18

Hypothesis18

Literature Review20

Leadership21

Trait-Based Approaches to Leadership22

Skills-Based Approaches to Leadership26

Style-Based Approaches to Leadership28

The Managerial Grid of Blake and Mouton30

Situational-Based Approaches to Leadership31

Contingency Theory33

Path-Goal Theory34

Leader-Member Exchange Theory37

Transformational Leadership38

Transactional Leadership41

Relationship between Leadership and Job Satisfaction42

Job Motivation and Satisfaction Theories44

Current Leadership Development Practices in Nursing46

Herzberg's Motivation and Hygiene Theory55

Leadership and Nurse Manager55

Challenges in Today's Work Environment58

Methodology61

Design61

Population and Sample62

Data Collection63

Instrumentation and Analysis65

Work Job Index Survey66

Part A and Part B: Paired Comparisons and Attitude Scale.69

Multileadership Assessment Questionnaires71

Transformational Leadership75

Administering the Questionnaire76

Administering the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS)77

Job Satisfaction Survey and Leader Development78

Validity78

Reliability80

References81

Appendices91

Nursing leadership and Satisfaction

Introduction

Nursing is a discipline of practice and also a political act. The leadership of the nursing profession focuses on critical thinking, action and representation, and it manifests itself in all roles and areas of nursing practice. The nursing leadership plays a pivotal role in immediate life nurses and has an effect on the entire health system and on the population it serves. This is why the health system needs a stable supply of leaders who are visionary nursing and energetic in all areas of the discipline, that are credible, courageous, visible, which are a source of inspiration and have the authority and resources to support a modern practice, innovative and professional nursing. The positive influence of nursing leadership on job satisfaction, retention, and organizational commitment in staff nurses is well-documented (Acree, 2006; Anthony et al., 2005; Chiong Foong Loke, 2001; Failla & Stichler, 2008; Kleinman, 2004; McNeese-Smith, 1997, 1999; Raup, 2008; VanOyen-Force, 2005). Given the significant cost of nurse turnover (estimated between $62,100 and $67,100 per registered nurse), effective leadership is critical to the overall health of any healthcare organization (Jones, 2005).

Evidence also suggests nursing leaders can enhance staff nurse productivity in a number of ways ( Fox, & Wells, 1999; McNeese-Smith, 1997), particularly through their ability to create a productive work environment. Nursing today is an important pillar in the National Health System; Physician work would be incomplete without the presence of staff in this branch. The efficiency of health services depends heavily on the leader's role as administrator of the same. Leadership in the first place, is the process of direct and influences the work activities of the members of a group, involving other people, employees or followers. However usually the leader will have ...