Leading with Evidence, Accountability, and Collaboration

Overview: Effective nurse leaders make evidence-informed decisions, manage teams and resources efficiently, and uphold professional and regulatory standards. In this assignment, youll respond to a structured case scenario that challenges you to apply leadership skills in evidence-based practice, team coordination, and professionalism. Scenario: You are a newly promoted nurse manager in a hospitals step-down unit. Staff have reported low morale, frequent overtime, and unclear workflows. A recent safety audit revealed missed documentation and inconsistent follow-up on patient falls. An evidence-based rounding protocol was introduced six weeks ago, but staff buy-in has been low. Tensions between night and day shifts are increasing, and a regulatory inspection is scheduled next month. Your Task: Write a 7501000 word response addressing the following prompts. Use your learning from Weeks 46 to guide your leadership decisions. Part 1: Evidence-Based Leadership Identify one barrier to implementing the rounding protocol and explain how you would address it as a leader. Apply one implementation or change strategy (e.g., education, shared governance) to improve staff engagement. Describe how you would evaluate whether the protocol is improving outcomes. Part 2: Collaboration and Operations Describe how you would collaborate with the healthcare team to improve shift communication and resolve team tensions. Identify one leadership strategy to support staffing, scheduling, or resource use during this challenging period. Briefly explain how you would approach conflict management in this scenario. Part 3: Professional Identity and Accountability Identify one professional nursing standard or regulatory guideline relevant to this case (e.g., documentation, incident reporting). Explain how you would promote professionalism and accountability among staff. Describe your role as a leader in preparing for the upcoming regulatory inspection. Tips for Success: Be practical and solutions-oriented in your approach. You do not need to use citationsfocus on showing your understanding and leadership reasoning.