Transitioning a Nonclinical House Administrator to a Nurse-Led Hospital Operations Role

Abstract

Nurse leaders must utilize diverse operational skills in today's healthcare delivery system. Thus, the purposes of this article are to describe 1 institution's experience in expanding the role of a nonclinical house administrator to a nurse-led Hospital Operations Administrator team. The skills reflective of the American Organization of Nurse Executives competencies needed to successfully implement the newly configured role are discussed. The expansion of this role has been beneficial in showcasing the unique contributions of nurse leaders.