CNL reporting structure

[Kate Schultz]

Good afternoon - 

I am currently the hospital's only CNL covering 2 med surg floors (47 patients total). They are looking to hire 2 more - one to cover CCU and another to cover oncology/comfort care unit. Additionally, the hospital's structure is changing, so I am curious to know who you report to? the CNO? Director? CNL Manager? Thanks! 

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[Iva Morris]

Hello Kate,

My first employment as a CNL, I reported to the Nurse Manager. At that time I was the first CNL in the facility (2011). My manager and I explored what my role would look like together and developed it.

The second, my role is a "clinical nurse coordinator,"  initially I reported to the Chief of Operations of the hospital. My chief of service preferred that I report to her,  the needs of the unit were different from others.  

Both had advantages and disadvantages.  

I hope this is helpful.

Iva Morris