The nurse manager is working on a committee whose task is to review and revise job descriptions for nursing employees. In which job description would the committee most likely include the phrase "Management responsibilities include shift-by-shift coordination and promotion of quality client care"?
A) Charge nurse
B) Staff nurse
C) Clinical nurse leader
D) Nurse executive

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1. The charge nurse is unique to the healthcare setting and assists with shift-by-shift coordination and promotion of quality client care as well as efficient use of resources.
2. The staff nurse is not formally a manager. This nurse is responsible for promotion of quality care for the shift worked.
3. The clinical nurse leader is not a manager but rather works as a resource to those providing direct care. This nurse may coordinate care at the bedside and works to integrate care.
4. The nurse executive is an upper-level manager and is responsible for quality care across the institution.

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