MedStar Health
Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) 2G Medical ICU
MedStar Health, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
General Summary of Position
Are you an experienced nurse looking for an opportunity to formally lead? The Assistant Nursing Director role is a great position that allows you to remain close to the bedside but allows you to serve as a front-line nurse leader. MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated and engaged Assistant Nursing Director to help lead the Medical ICU team. As a member of our Division of Nursing's (DON) leadership/management team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care in this specialized field.
Position Overview
In collaboration with the Nursing Director, the Assistant Nursing Director is responsible for the leadership and management of the Medical ICU at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The Assistant Nursing Director fosters associates' commitment to improving quality, safety, and cost-conscious patient care outcomes. This role offers the chance to direct and coordinate the nursing and patient care delivery of the unit-based professional and support personnel. As a nursing leader, you will promote an environment that aligns with the Division of Nursing and MedStar Health's mission, vision, and values.
Unit Highlights
Unit 2G is a high-tempo, high acuity 14-bed medical ICU that specializes in multi-organ/system failure or dysfunction. They take an interdisciplinary approach to patient care and consider teamwork to be their foremost attribute. 2G is consistently staffed with a team of medical residents and fellows which promotes an environment of collaboration and learning.
Our critical care program is an integrated, multidisciplinary system of care for patients with complex medical conditions. Care is coordinated and directed in a patient-centered model by a specially trained, multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, APCs, nurses, and therapists who provide sophisticated evaluation and management of patients and astute utilization of sophisticated technologies. We offer an advanced level of care that is unparalleled in the metropolitan area.
Key Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Nurse Director, develops department goals, objectives and ensures compliance with hospital policy and procedure, clinical practice, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.Provides shift-based clinical leadership through role modeling professional practice behaviors, proper delegation of activities, and management of the nursing team and promotes unit activities that enhance department satisfaction and engagement.Collaborate with the nursing leadership team, Medical Staff, and leaders of other departments/disciplines to ensure seamless patient care.Participates in patient rounding to review patient status and connect with patient and family.Collaborates with the Nursing Director in the hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of personnel within the department as needed and initiates coaching and counseling of associates.Maintains clinical knowledge and skills and engages in the provision of direct care for a caseload of patients as required.Assumes administrative responsibilities in absence of the director and as needed provides coverage for other colleagues.
Why Join Us
Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals dedicated to excellence.Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration.Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefit Plan.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing (Master's preferred)DC RN LicenseApproximately three to four years of progressively more responsible job-related experienceStrong interpersonal and communication skills
If you are ready to make a significant impact on patient care and lead a dynamic team of nurses in a cutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply for the Assistant Nursing Director position at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Join us in our mission to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.
Minimum Qualifications
EducationBachelor's degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program requiredMaster's degree in Nursing or a health-related field from a nationally accredited program preferred
Experience3-4 years progressive nursing care experience requiredLeadership and management experience preferred
Licenses and CertificationsRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia requiredSpecialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration preferredCPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days requiredAdditional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment on complex situations. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic knowledge of various computer software applications and online learning applications, especially Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
This position has a hiring range of $100,588 - $180,419.
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Are you an experienced nurse looking for an opportunity to formally lead? The Assistant Nursing Director role is a great position that allows you to remain close to the bedside but allows you to serve as a front-line nurse leader. MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated and engaged Assistant Nursing Director to help lead the Medical ICU team. As a member of our Division of Nursing's (DON) leadership/management team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care in this specialized field.
Position Overview
In collaboration with the Nursing Director, the Assistant Nursing Director is responsible for the leadership and management of the Medical ICU at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The Assistant Nursing Director fosters associates' commitment to improving quality, safety, and cost-conscious patient care outcomes. This role offers the chance to direct and coordinate the nursing and patient care delivery of the unit-based professional and support personnel. As a nursing leader, you will promote an environment that aligns with the Division of Nursing and MedStar Health's mission, vision, and values.
Unit Highlights
Unit 2G is a high-tempo, high acuity 14-bed medical ICU that specializes in multi-organ/system failure or dysfunction. They take an interdisciplinary approach to patient care and consider teamwork to be their foremost attribute. 2G is consistently staffed with a team of medical residents and fellows which promotes an environment of collaboration and learning.
Our critical care program is an integrated, multidisciplinary system of care for patients with complex medical conditions. Care is coordinated and directed in a patient-centered model by a specially trained, multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, APCs, nurses, and therapists who provide sophisticated evaluation and management of patients and astute utilization of sophisticated technologies. We offer an advanced level of care that is unparalleled in the metropolitan area.
Key Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Nurse Director, develops department goals, objectives and ensures compliance with hospital policy and procedure, clinical practice, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.Provides shift-based clinical leadership through role modeling professional practice behaviors, proper delegation of activities, and management of the nursing team and promotes unit activities that enhance department satisfaction and engagement.Collaborate with the nursing leadership team, Medical Staff, and leaders of other departments/disciplines to ensure seamless patient care.Participates in patient rounding to review patient status and connect with patient and family.Collaborates with the Nursing Director in the hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of personnel within the department as needed and initiates coaching and counseling of associates.Maintains clinical knowledge and skills and engages in the provision of direct care for a caseload of patients as required.Assumes administrative responsibilities in absence of the director and as needed provides coverage for other colleagues.
Why Join Us
Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals dedicated to excellence.Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration.Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefit Plan.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing (Master's preferred)DC RN LicenseApproximately three to four years of progressively more responsible job-related experienceStrong interpersonal and communication skills
If you are ready to make a significant impact on patient care and lead a dynamic team of nurses in a cutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply for the Assistant Nursing Director position at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Join us in our mission to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.
Minimum Qualifications
EducationBachelor's degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program requiredMaster's degree in Nursing or a health-related field from a nationally accredited program preferred
Experience3-4 years progressive nursing care experience requiredLeadership and management experience preferred
Licenses and CertificationsRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia requiredSpecialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration preferredCPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days requiredAdditional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment on complex situations. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic knowledge of various computer software applications and online learning applications, especially Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
This position has a hiring range of $100,588 - $180,419.
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