간호사의 간호역량과 상사의 직무역량 인식정도가 업무성과에 미치는 영향

The Effect of Nurse’s Competency Empowerment and Boss’ Job Competency Recognition Level on Work Performance

Purpose: This study is to investigate the effect of nurse s competency empowerment and boss job competency recognition on work performance. Methods: 216 nurses participated for data collection which was conducted from September 1, 2011 to September 10, 2011. The collected data were analyzed with SPSS/WIN 16.0 and with frequency test, ANOVA, Scheffe&#769; test and Multiple regression. Results: Firstly, the work performance in accordance with subject s general characteristics was found to be significant in the 50s, graduate school or higher education, Roman Catholic, charge nurse and 21-years or older. Secondly, the correlation among nurse s competency empowerment, boss competency recognition and work performance was found to be positively related (r=.501~.639, p<.001). Thirdly, competency empowerment was found to be the most effective factor for work performance, followed by boss competency recognition and career year, and these factors accounted for 63.5%. Conclusion: As the results show that the work performance is highly affected by the nurse s competency empowerment, boss competency recognition level and career level in clinical environment, effective education programs are required to provide an appropriate experience to both entry-level and experienced nurses, as well as to enhance boss competency empowerment at the same time.