Problem
The nurse begins a new role as a clinical management of a telemetry unit and will be delegating to the staff at the beginning of the day shift Monday-Friday. What steps will the nurse perform to ensure delegation is appropriate and safe? Rank orders the steps the nurse will take to delegate successfully.
1. Set deadlines and monitor the progress to tasks assigned.
2. Evaluates the progress of the staff member performing the task.
3. Identify skill and education levels to complete the delegated task.
4. Select and empower the delegate.
5. Clearly communicate goals for the task.
6. Praise accomplishment for the completed task if appropriate.