to join in the quest to provide better
patient care. Clinical expertise,
emotional intelligence, and expert
skills in communication, coordination,
and collaboration serve as the
foundation for action by clinical
leaders at the point of service. These
nurse leaders mold their skills to fit
the situation at hand (Hall et al.,
2008; Weston, 2008). [See Figure 2 to
assess your leadership skills proficiency.
Then select one skill you would like
to enhance and identify a strategy to do
so!]
Conclusion
Clinical leaders at the bedside
challenge the process. They identify
work inefficiencies, motivate nurse
colleagues to act, and lead change
initiatives to correct problems.
Whether the inefficiency relates to
poor policies, procedures, or workflow,
these nurse leaders recognize
their responsibility to act to improve
the delivery of patient care
services. They also envision better
ways to deliver patient care services
and engage others in testing innovations.
The results of their clinical
leadership are enhanced patient
care, improved patient outcomes
and patient satisfaction, and the
attainment of a healthy practice