간호사의 핵심역량과 상사의 직무역량 인식이 간호업무성과에 미치는 영향

Abstract

Purpose: This study was to investigate the effect of nurses` core competencies and cognition of job competency of senior nurses on work performance. Methods: Three hundred two nurses participated in the study. The collected data were analyzed with SPSS/WIN 20.0. Frequency, t-test, ANOVA and stepwise multiple regression were utilized. Results: The level of nurses` core competencies was 3.65 () points, cognition of job competency of senior nurses was 4.02 () points, and work performance was 4.04 () points. In accordance with the participant`s general characteristics, work performance was found to be significant in their age, marital status, educational level, total clinical experience, length of time on the present ward, and their income. Cognition of job competency of senior nurses was found to be the most effective factor in work performance, followed by core competencies and total clinical experience, and these factors accounted for 63.4%. Conclusion: The study suggested that work performance was highly affected by the nurses` core competencies and cognition of job competency of senior nurses. Therefore, effective education programs are required to provide an appropriate experience to both entry-level and experienced nurses, as well as to help in enhancing nurses` and senior nurses competency at the same time.