Administrative management of nurses in the public sector

Abstract

Background: For the public sector, administrative management in health is a set of activities that nurses carry out to direct an organization in a conscious and systematic way whenever they are in charge of administrative functions and occupations; they must possess a leadership capacity; They must meet the goals of the organization and the nursing division, enhancing the motivation of service workers. Objective: This study aimed to review the literature regarding the administrative management of nurses in health centers; Said management belongs to the most relevant components when seeking to offer an optimal service since the success of that organization will depend on it. Method: It was based on the bibliographic review, so scientific databases such as Web of Science, ERIC and Scielo were searched. Results: The fundamental functions of nurses in administrative management are of priority, because they contribute to public health policies and administration of the system and these competencies are essential for the achievement of institutional goals.