Assistant Director of Nursing MedSurg

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to lead a dedicated team in providing high-quality, patient-centered care. This pivotal role involves overseeing nursing operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and fostering a culture of excellence in care delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Join a dynamic healthcare environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient health and safety.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of RN experience in a hospital or acute care setting.
• Active MD or Compact RN License required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates nursing and patient care delivery.
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing on quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership in Nursing

Patient Care Management

Collaboration with Healthcare Teams

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

General Summary of Position

Please Note: This is a rotating shift (Days/ Evenings/ Nights)


The Assistant Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and leadership team. Supports and collaborates with the Director of Nursing in providing leadership and oversight for a specific unit/department. Directs and coordinates the nursing and patient care delivery of the unit-based professional and support personnel. Ensures the provision of holistic, culturally competent, and person-centered, quality, safe, and cost-effective evidence-based nursing care for patients/families. Applies the nursing process within the context of the organization's shared/collaborative decision-making framework. Collaboratively manages the patient's transitions across the continuum of care to assist patients and populations in achieving or maintaining an optimal level of health and functioning. The Assistant Director of Nursing assumes administrative and leadership authority and responsibility on a 24 hours/7 days per week basis for the assigned unit/department. Fosters associates' commitment to improving quality, safety, and cost-conscious patient care outcomes. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing in maintaining adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards, and MedStar Health's policies and procedures. Demonstrates leadership and behaviors which are consistent with MedStar's mission, vision, goals, SPIRIT Values, patient care philosophy, and sound moral and ethical judgement.

Requirements:

• BSN
• Active MD or Compact RN License
• Previous experience as a charge nurse or nursing supervisor in a hospital/ acute care setting
• 3-5 years minimum experience as an RN in a hospital/ acute care setting

This position has a hiring range of $100588.00 - $190340.00