Demonstrates leadership responsibilities of assuring and promoting quality patient care through the coordination and integration of patient care in assigned areas. Functions as a primary lead RN. Performs balancing of the staff personnel schedule/creation of staff call schedules. Performs practice and regulatory compliance monitoring to promote patient and employee safety, quality patient care outcomes, and safe work environment. May co-lead departmental Practice Council and facilitate other group activities such as the creation of a departmental newsletter. Troubleshoots operational issues and works to resolve conflict situations.