Motivation and satisfaction of nursing staff in in third level care

Abstract

Introduction: Motivation and job satisfaction are factors that condition the actions of the Nursing professional, they represent a direct relationship, for which it is necessary that there is a good work environment and communication for the organization of care functions, allowing the short-term goals to be met. and long term posed by the health establishment. Objective: To identify the motivation and satisfaction presented by the Nursing staff in third level care. Methodology: The methodology used to analyze the study was quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional in the months of January - February 2022. Participants: 200 nurses who work in different third-level hospitals in the city of Quito. Results: Nursing staff presented an average level of motivation of 61% and job satisfaction of 56%, conditioned to situations such as lack of communication with the leader and work team; and the lack of recognition of their actions. Conclusions: Motivation is of the utmost importance within the work environment of health professionals who perform repetitive tasks daily, since monotony can become routine, leading to the loss of interest of workers, it is necessary to know their different abilities and skills. that each one possesses to implement strategies about motivation and thus improve performance and grow professionally and personally, improving the levels of quality of care at the hospital level.