Question: Which of the following describes the role of the DNS in the organization? To support the success of the organization, the DNS functions as a conduit to relay the strategic vision of administration to line staff. The DNS is key to relaying the nursing department's staff requested conditions of employment to upper management. Limited engagement by an administrator has little impact on the nursing department when a facility employs a competent DNS. In order for a DNS to be successful, they must be the most competent nurse in their facility.