Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Medical Cardiac ICU Evening Shift

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Assistant Nursing Director for the Medical Cardiac ICU. This role combines clinical leadership with administrative responsibilities, focusing on patient care quality and team management. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing a patient-centered approach in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits plan

Qualifications

• Approximately three or more years of progressively responsible related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop department goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Provide shift-based clinical leadership and manage the nursing team.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and medical staff for seamless patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master's preferred

Job description

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 while serving as a front-line nurse leader. MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated and engaged Assistant Nursing Director to help lead the Medical Cardiac 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. This position is on the Evening Shift.

Position Overview

In collaboration with the Nursing Director, the Assistant Nursing Director is responsible for the leadership and management of the Cardiac ICU at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The role involves fostering staff commitment to improving quality, safety, and cost-effective patient care outcomes. You will direct and coordinate nursing and patient care delivery for the unit-based professional and support personnel. As a nursing leader, you will promote an environment aligned with the Division of Nursing and MedStar Health's mission, vision, and values.

Unit Highlights

2NE cares for acutely ill medical cardiology and cardiovascular surgery patients and their families. Patients on this unit have critical heart conditions, and we are here to treat them! Primary diagnoses include heart failure, heart attacks, post-operative vascular and cardiac surgery, and cardiogenic shock. Our patients require expert nursing care, and our medical model emphasizes collaboration between cardiology fellows, residents, and interns to provide exceptional and empathetic care.

Key Responsibilities

1. In collaboration with the Nurse Director, develop department goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, clinical practices, guidelines, and regulatory standards.
2. Provide shift-based clinical leadership by role modeling professional behaviors, proper delegation, and managing the nursing team, while promoting activities that enhance department satisfaction and engagement.
3. Collaborate with the nursing leadership team, medical staff, and other departmental leaders to ensure seamless patient care.
4. Participate in patient rounding to review patient status and engage with patients and their families.
5. Assist the Nursing Director with hiring, evaluating, promoting, and terminating personnel as needed; initiate coaching and counseling of staff.
6. Maintain clinical knowledge and skills; provide direct patient care as required.
7. Assume administrative responsibilities in the absence of the director and provide coverage for colleagues when needed.

Why Join Us

• Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team dedicated to excellence.
• Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (Master's preferred)
• DC RN License
• Approximately three or more years of progressively responsible related experience
• Strong 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, caregivers, and communities.

Additional Details

This position has a hiring range of $100,588 - $180,419.