A medical institution specializing in providing inpatient care for psychological disorders. deinstitutionalization Transferring the treatment of mental illness from inpatient institutions to community-based facilities that emphasize outpatient care.
nurse manager. A nurse responsible for a unit in a hospital, nursing home, or ambulatory care setting. The nurse manager supervises staff performance and patient care.
As a nurse manager, you play a key role in the delivery and quality of patient care. Your responsibilities may include recruiting, managing and supporting staff, supervising the clinical and administrative functions of a nursing unit, and developing nursing education for staff nurses. Great nurse managers are decisive â but always acknowledge when they may have made a mistake. 2  Be visible. 3  Let your staff see you, and make it easy for them to interact with you. 4  Staying behind a desk in a closed-door office sends the wrong message.