Assessment on Nurse Manager Leadership and Management Competence on Work Retention in Clinical Setting: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
Myracle Isip- De Torres *
Our Lady of Fatima University, Quezon City, Philippines.
Orlane Marybhell D. Dimaunahan
Our Lady of Fatima University, Quezon City, Philippines.
Daryl Jake S. Fornolles
Our Lady of Fatima University, Quezon City, Philippines.
Cecile F. Guevarra
Our Lady of Fatima University, Quezon City, Philippines.
Liza May Jecino
Our Lady of Fatima University, Quezon City, Philippines.
Jacquelyn Joyce G. Nicolas
Our Lady of Fatima University, Quezon City, Philippines.
Elmer S. Castante
Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines.
Helen G. Rubian
Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines.
Ma. Theresa Salinda *
Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: In modern healthcare systems, nurse managers are at the forefront of shaping the quality and effectiveness of patient care. These professionals are responsible for not only managing nursing staff but also ensuring that healthcare institutions function efficiently. Leadership is about influencing other people towards a common goal. Traditionally, nurse managers were seen primarily as supervisors of nursing staff, focusing mainly on operational and logistical responsibilities. Nurse managers with strong leadership skills can also influence the organizational culture, instilling values that prioritize patient safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Nurse managers are responsible for the daily administrative tasks that keep healthcare units functioning efficiently. This includes overseeing budgets, staffing, resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
Purpose: The aim of study is to synthesize the literature findings on assessment of leadership and management competence on work retention in clinical setting. It will analyze the ability of nurse manager to inspire and influence others especially in crucial in healthcare settings.
Methods: A systematic review as an methods in analysis. EBSCO, PubMed, Elsevier, CINAHL, ERIC and google scholar data bases was utilized in searched for relevant articles published between 2020- 2025. The process include methodological process as framework including defining the issue, formulating the research question, conducting a focused literature search, and utilizing mixed-methods or qualitative data processing strategies to reduce the risk of bias and error.
Result: The study reveals that a total of 10 were identified that relevant in leadership competence on staff nurses work retention in health care setting. The process of evaluation has been conducted to determine evidence based on competence of nurse manager in area such as team work, effective communication and decision making. The result reveal that leadership and management competence are manage work performance, creation of supportive work environment and staff development monitoring
Conclusion: The systematic review highlights in the assessment of nurse manager leadership and management competence on work retention in clinical setting. The nursing work force problem suggest that part of solution is to retain staff nurse working within the health institution, thus urgency in understanding how to improve retention is important for nurses to stay in the organization.
Keywords: Clinical setting, leadership competence, management competence