Nursing Leadership and the Interdiscipinary Team

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There are several roles that make up an interdisciplinary team, all of which are important. However, that being said, the registered nurses position has been evolving as healthcare continues to change. Working in a specialized healthcare setting, such as pediatrics, the communication between nurses and other members of the health care team have never been more important. The complexity of patient care has shifted allowing nurses to take on different roles and therefore becoming an integral part of the medical team regarding patient plan of care, decision making and the overall patient outcome.

The bedside nurse is a respected member of the interdisciplinary team. Together with the care team, the ability of building a comprehensive care plan is undeniable. The nurse functions as a liaison between families and physicians, as a teacher for families who are required to care for their child at home, and as a social worker, the nurse, by always being present at the bedside, develops and gains the trust of the patients and their families that may otherwise be lacking with other medical professionals. Therefore bridging the gap overall to allow for effective communication and planning.
As part of a nursing leadership team, we have been required to elevate our roles to accommodate the needs of the patients and help with admission and discharge planning. As nurses, we are not only capable of developing the plan of care but providing it as well.
Nurses are the driving force of leadership in many hospital settings. In a teaching hospital, there are new residents that rotate every month. Those medical novices as well as their attending, rely upon the experience and valuable input in caring for complex patients. It is important to work together as a team with one common goal; to improve the overall health of the patient. As a leader, it is important to have a

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