Managerial qualities by the nursing coordinators. An umbrella review

Objective. The nursing coordinator plays a crucial role within health organizations. She/he represents the connection between organi- zational needs, clinical-care needs and company objectives. In order to be a nurse manager one must have acquired managerial characteristics, including strategic, relational and operational skills. Study design. In this regard, a wide-ranging review was carried out in order to analyze the managerial qualities by the nursing coor- dinators. Materials and Methods. The main scientific databases were con- sulted, such as PubMed, Scopus and Cochrane Library, analyzing all the systematic reviews present in the literature, published in English and Italian in the last ten years. 10 reviews were included in the article. Quality assessment of systematic reviews included in the research were evaluated using the AMSTAR checklist. Results. The coordinating nurse is the one who guides and directs the activities of other people in order to achieve company’s objectives. Empowerment and leadership are the main qualities that a coordinator must possess. They represent essential characteristics for the creation of a work environment that guarantees high quality care. Conclusions. The coordinating nurse has a crucial role in this: she/he represents the focal point for the motivation of the group. Establishing a possible program of continuing education activities in healthcare directed to healthcare professionals can be an important way for reinforcing leadership aptitude.