El enfermero jefe
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Definition
"El enfermero jefe" refers to the head nurse who oversees nursing staff, manages patient care, and coordinates medical activities within a healthcare facility. This role involves leadership, administrative duties, and ensuring high standards of nursing practice are maintained.
Etymology
The term "el enfermero jefe" combines the Spanish word "enfermero," meaning nurse, derived from Latin 'infirmarius,' referring to one who cares for the sick, and "jefe," meaning chief or head, from the French 'chef.' Together, they denote the leading nurse responsible for supervising others.
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"El enfermero jefe" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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