MedStar Health
Director of Nursing (RN) Psychiatry
MedStar Health, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
MedStar Harbor Hospital Psychiatric Director of Nursing (DON) Role Overview
Lead and manage nursing and patient care services for the adult inpatient and psychiatric crisis stabilization unitOversee a team of 90+ professionals including Psychiatric RNs, Psychiatric Counselors, PCTs, Unit Secretaries, and a Recreation TherapistDevelop and implement initiatives to enhance patient care, including the establishment of an ECT programExpand recruitment efforts to hire additional PCTs to support unit operationsFoster a positive and supportive unit culture focused on excellence and compassionFunctions as a unit managerIs supported by an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a Nationally accredited program required; Master's degree in Nursing or health-related field from a Nationally accredited program preferred4 years of nursing experience required; 5+ years of management and leadership experience strongly preferred, particularly in an inpatient psychiatric environmentRN-Registered Nurse-State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required upon hire; specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration preferred or must be obtained within two years of hire; BLS-Basic Life Support for healthcare professionals required upon hire
Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Overview
36-bed acute adult inpatient psychiatry beds spread across two units of 24 and 12 beds, respectivelyEvidenced-based mental health treatmentHospital-based Protection Services (Security) DepartmentExperienced leadershipOpportunity to be engaged with change managementJust Culture/Culture of SafetySupportive environmentNewly designated Magnet Hospital
Psychiatric Emergency Department Crisis Unit OverviewAbility to take up to 10 patients, including adult, adolescent, and pediatric patientsProvide therapeutic milieu and treatment until patients are appropriately dispositioned
MedStar Health Nursing BenefitsGenerous benefit plans which start the 1 st
of the month following start dateFree parking for associates at all 4 Baltimore hospitalsIncreased charge, preceptor pay, and tuition assistanceRelocation assistance up to $5000 if you live 50 miles away from your location
About MedStar Harbor HospitalMedstar Harbor Hospital is a private nonprofit, 130+ bed, acute care teaching hospital. Its area of specialty includes general surgery, orthopaedics, oncology, women and infants' services, emergency medicine, internal medicine, and behavioral health. Harbor Hospital also offers a medical residency program in internal medicine and a transitional program that prepares residents to specialize in other areas. In addition to receiving full accreditation from The Joint Commission with certifications in Heart Failure, Pediatric Asthma Care, Spine Care, and Stroke Care, it also received the Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Health over 5 years in a row and Gold Seal of Approval for Stroke Care and Spine Surgery for over 5 years in a row. Most recently, Harbor achieved its first magnet certification.
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Lead and manage nursing and patient care services for the adult inpatient and psychiatric crisis stabilization unitOversee a team of 90+ professionals including Psychiatric RNs, Psychiatric Counselors, PCTs, Unit Secretaries, and a Recreation TherapistDevelop and implement initiatives to enhance patient care, including the establishment of an ECT programExpand recruitment efforts to hire additional PCTs to support unit operationsFoster a positive and supportive unit culture focused on excellence and compassionFunctions as a unit managerIs supported by an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a Nationally accredited program required; Master's degree in Nursing or health-related field from a Nationally accredited program preferred4 years of nursing experience required; 5+ years of management and leadership experience strongly preferred, particularly in an inpatient psychiatric environmentRN-Registered Nurse-State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required upon hire; specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration preferred or must be obtained within two years of hire; BLS-Basic Life Support for healthcare professionals required upon hire
Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Overview
36-bed acute adult inpatient psychiatry beds spread across two units of 24 and 12 beds, respectivelyEvidenced-based mental health treatmentHospital-based Protection Services (Security) DepartmentExperienced leadershipOpportunity to be engaged with change managementJust Culture/Culture of SafetySupportive environmentNewly designated Magnet Hospital
Psychiatric Emergency Department Crisis Unit OverviewAbility to take up to 10 patients, including adult, adolescent, and pediatric patientsProvide therapeutic milieu and treatment until patients are appropriately dispositioned
MedStar Health Nursing BenefitsGenerous benefit plans which start the 1 st
of the month following start dateFree parking for associates at all 4 Baltimore hospitalsIncreased charge, preceptor pay, and tuition assistanceRelocation assistance up to $5000 if you live 50 miles away from your location
About MedStar Harbor HospitalMedstar Harbor Hospital is a private nonprofit, 130+ bed, acute care teaching hospital. Its area of specialty includes general surgery, orthopaedics, oncology, women and infants' services, emergency medicine, internal medicine, and behavioral health. Harbor Hospital also offers a medical residency program in internal medicine and a transitional program that prepares residents to specialize in other areas. In addition to receiving full accreditation from The Joint Commission with certifications in Heart Failure, Pediatric Asthma Care, Spine Care, and Stroke Care, it also received the Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Health over 5 years in a row and Gold Seal of Approval for Stroke Care and Spine Surgery for over 5 years in a row. Most recently, Harbor achieved its first magnet certification.
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