Collaborative identification and prioritisation of mental health nursing care process metrics and indicators: a Delphi consensus study

Table 2 Overall Delphi responses by grade and role

Grade /Role	Round 1 (n)	Round 2 (n)	Round 3 (n)	Round 4 (n)
Staff nurse	57	41	41	22
Clinical nurse manager (1)^a	6	3	7	2
Clinical nurse manager (2)^b	76	68	75	47
Clinical nurse manager (3)^c	22	17	9	10
Assistant Director of Nursing	26	29	27	18
Director of Nursing	1	3	4	3
Community Mental Health Nurse	33	26	22	18
Nurse Practitioner/Registered Nurse Prescriber	5	5	3	2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	0	22	0	0
Clinical Placement Coordinator	0	9	0	0
Other	64	10	45	31
Total	290	233	233	143

^aResponsible for the management and delivery of care to the optimum standard within the designated area of responsibility. Generally reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager 2
^bResponsible for the management of a nursing team and the service delivery within a specific area. Generally reports to a Clinical Nurse Manager 3 or Assistant Director of Nursing
^cUsually responsible for more than one clinical area within the organisation. The role incorporates resource management and the continuing professional leadership of nursing teams. Reports to the Assistant Director or Director of Nursing

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