Assistant Director of Nursing, Cardiovascular IMC and ICU

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing for the Cardiovascular Intermediate Care (CVIMC) and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This role supports nursing leadership, coordinates patient care across two units, mentors staff, and helps maintain clinical standards in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates have CVICU or cardiovascular step-down experience and hold an MD RN license with BLS certification,

Qualifications

• BSN or MSN from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience in CVICU, CCU, or CVIMC strongly preferred.
• Active MD RN License or Compact State RN and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care across two specialized cardiovascular units.
• Provide nursing leadership and mentor staff to uphold clinical standards.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.
• Promote safe, high-quality, evidence-based nursing practices.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff mentoring

Patient care coordination

Evidence-based practice

Education

BSN/MSN from an accredited school

Job description

The Assistant Director of Nursing for the Cardiovascular Intermediate Care (CVIMC) and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital supports nursing leadership and oversees daily operations across two specialized cardiovascular units. This role coordinates patient care, mentors and develops nursing staff, and promotes safe, high-quality, evidence-based nursing practices. Working closely with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary teams, the Assistant Director helps improve patient outcomes and maintain clinical standards.

This position is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse ready to move into nursing leadership, including those with experience as a charge nurse, preceptor, or in another leadership capacity. Previous CVICU or cardiovascular step-down (CVSD) experience is strongly preferred.

MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSN or MSN from an accredited School of Nursing
• Experience in CVICU, CCU, or CVIMC (strongly preferred)
• Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 33,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.