RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Competency Model for the Middle Nurse Manager (MCGE-Logistic Level) T2 Modelo de competencias para la gestora enfermera de nivel logístico A1 González García, Alberto A1 Pinto Carral, Arrate A1 Sanz Villorejo, Jesús A1 Marqués Sánchez, Pilar A2 Enfermeria K1 Enfermería K1 Model of competencies K1 Competency K1 Middle nurse manager K1 Nurse manager K1 Logistic level K1 Health policy K1 Healthcare services K1 Healthcare affordability K1 Hospital efficiency AB AbstractHealthcare systems are immersed in transformative processes, influenced by economic changes, together with social and health instability. The middle nurse manager plays a fundamental role, since he or she is responsible for translating the strategic vision, values and objectives of the organization. The objective of this study was to propose the model of competencies to be developed by the middle nurse manager in the Spanish healthcare system. Our methodology consisted in the application of the Delphi method in order to reach an agreement on the necessary competencies, and principal component analysis (PCA) was used to determine the construct validity, reducing the dimensionality of the set of data. Fifty-one competencies were identified for the definition of the model, highlighting decision-making, leadership and communication. The PCA pointed out the structural validity of the proposed model through the saturation of the main components (α Cronbach > 0.631). The results show the model of competencies which the middle nurse manager in the Spanish healthcare system must develop. Middle nurse managers may use these as criteria to plan their professional strategies in the context of management. This model of competencies can be applied to establishing selection processes or training programs for the role of middle nurse manager. PB MDPI SN 1660-4601 LK https://hdl.handle.net/10612/17613 UL https://hdl.handle.net/10612/17613 NO González-García, A.; Pinto-Carral, A.; Villorejo, J.S.; Marqués-Sánchez, P. Competency Model for the Middle Nurse Manager (MCGE-Logistic Level). Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 3898. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18083898 DS BULERIA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de León RD 14-jun-2024