Delagation Tips

[JenMarie82]

We have a discussion post assignment where we are supposed to share the best tips and tricks of delegating and time management that we get from working floor nurses. If anyone has any they would like to share, I'd really appreciate it! Thank you!

[Daytonite, BSN, RN]

The general guidelines of delegation are:

• Primary concern is to make sure that the patient is safe
  
• You must know the job descriptions and abilities of the healthcare personnel and subordinates who you supervise
  
• You must know facility policies and procedures
  
• You must delegate tasks to those who you know are capable of performing what you are assigning them to do
  
• You base tasks that you delegate to others on your knowledge of the state nurse practice act, facility policies and facility job descriptions.
  
• Give directions for the task that are clear in order to avoid misunderstandings
  
• Give a deadline when you expect the task to be completed
  
• Ask the person to repeat back instructions to verify they have the directions correct if you suspect they do not understand what you are asking them to do
  
• Follow-up to make sure the task was completed correctly and by the deadline in order to evaluate the performance of the task (this is your supervision function)
  
• Provide praise when tasks are done well and within deadlines; provide feedback and criticism when necessary
  
• Assign same tasks to the same individuals if possible
  

[JenMarie82]

Thanks for your response Daytonite. :) However, I have the basic principles of delegation down. This assigment is more for collecting real life advice or tips you've picked up along the way as you've gained experience with delegation.