O PAPEL DO ENFERMEIRO COMO LÍDER NA ESTRUTURA ORGANIZACIONAL E DESEMPENHO DA EQUIPE DE ENFERMAGEM: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA DA LITERATURA.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to analyze the importance of nursing leadership in the hospital organizational environment, as well as its direct influence on the quality of care provided and the productivity of the nursing team. The methodology adopted involved gathering different perspectives on the most commonly used leadership styles. The results show that the nurse leader plays an essential role in service organization, being responsible not only for coordinating technical activities but also for fostering a positive organizational climate, reducing conflicts, and encouraging the continuous professional development of the team. Transformational leadership stood out as the most effective style for promoting a collaborative, motivating, and humanized care-centered work environment. It is concluded that investing in the development of nursing leaders is fundamental to strengthening the organizational structure and ensuring excellence in patient care. keywords: Leadership. Nursing. Teamwork. Organizational management.