O enfermeiro gestor da unidade básica de saúde

Abstract

Considering the changes taking place in health policies for decades, illustrated by the implementation of Public Health System - UBS, health care managers are faced with several doubts and matters about the working process, making the professional practice the most effective way to reach and produce subsidies for strengthening and structuring their role, since there is no specific knowledge of management application. This study aims to evaluate the work of nurse manager who plays a specific role in Basic Health Units as well as the difficulties inherent of the execution of their work. The method used for the realization of this study was a bibliografic research addressing the management work process, considering the role and involvement of the nurse manager during the planning, execution and evaluation of health programs. In accordance with the material used during the review of this study it is clear that the role of the nurse manager in Basic Health Unit (UBS) is essencial to the quality of the service provided to the community. The new model of health service proposed by public health policies implemented in SUS usually creates conflicts, since this requires performing both management and health care activities. Hence the need for defining and structuring their role as manager, characterized by management profile with ability to seek strategies and solutions to address the difficulties found.