A proof-of-concept implementation of a unit-based advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) role: structural empowerment, role clarity and team effectiveness.
The quest for decreased cost of care and improved outcomes has created the need for highly effective clinical roles and teams. This article describes the role of a unit-based advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) within a proof-of-concept implementation of a new care delivery model, the Vanderbilt Anticipatory Care Team. Role clarity is central to both structural empowerment of the APRN and team effectiveness. A modified PeaceHealth Team Development Measure tool measured baseline role clarity as a component of overall team effectiveness. A role description for the unit-based APRN based on a comprehensive assessment of the proof-of-concept unit is provided.
Vanderbilt University Hospital, Hospital Administration, MCN AA-1204 21st Aveune South, Nashville, TN 37232, USA. Electronic address: nancye.feistritzer@vanderbilt.edu.
Nancye R
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Feistritzer
Vanderbilt University Hospital, Hospital Administration, MCN AA-1204 21st Aveune South, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
Pam O
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Jones
D057179:Advanced Practice Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011209:Power, Psychological; D000078329:Workforce
APRN role; Anticipatory care; Role clarity; Structural empowerment; Team effectiveness