Assistant Nursing Director (RN) – Pediatrics/PICU

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Washington is seeking an experienced Assistant Nursing Director for its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This pivotal role combines clinical practice with leadership, providing oversight for nursing teams in a specialized inpatient setting while ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates should possess a BSN, relevant experience in pediatric nursing, and be prepared to lead efforts that improve care delivery in a Magnet-recognized institution.

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Career mentoring and growth opportunities

Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits

Magnet Recognition

Qualifications

• 3-4 years progressive nursing care experience required.
• At least 2 years of experience in Pediatric ICU nursing.
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management and leadership of Pediatric Transplant and General Pediatrics Units.
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based nursing care is provided.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to maintain regulatory and accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

BSN from an accredited School of Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing or a health related field

Job description

General Summary of Position

Are you an experienced PICU nurse looking for an opportunity to formally lead AND still want to work clinically with patients? The Assistant Nursing Director role is a great position that allows you to remain close to the bedside and serve as a front-line nurse leader. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking a dedicated and engaged Assistant Nursing Director to lead the Inpatient Pediatric Nursing 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 Pediatric Transplant and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nursing Directors, the Assistant Nursing Director is responsible for the leadership and management of the Pediatric Transplant and General Pediatrics/Pediatric Intensive Care Units at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, a five-time designated Magnet hospital. The Assistant Nursing Director 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. This role offers the chance to work directly with patients as well as coordinating the nursing and patient care delivery of the unit-based professional and support personnel; two 12-hour shifts per week working directly with patients and 2 8-hour shifts per week of leadership and administrative responsibilities.

Unit Highlights
The inpatient pediatrics division of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital consists of a Pediatric Transplant Unit (C5-1) and a mixed General Pediatrics/Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (C5-2). As one of MedStar Georgetown's Centers of Excellence, the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute draws pediatric patients from all around the world for our growing program, which recently introduced pediatric living donor transplants and domino transplants.

Our state-of-the-art Pediatric Transplant Unit serves patients receiving care for life-saving organ transplants, including liver, small bowel and multi-organ transplants (liver, stomach, small bowel, kidney, pancreas and colon). As one of only seven centers that perform pediatric small bowel and multi-visceral organ transplants, the Transplant Center for Children is the nation's third largest transplant program. In fact, we perform five times as many transplants as the average transplant program. Our Pediatric Transplant Team provides complex medical and surgical care for patients regionally, nationally, and internationally. Our team is notable for its high success rates, history of innovation, cohesive teamwork, and family-friendly approach to the transplant process.
Our General Pediatrics/Pediatric Intensive Care Unit provides specialized care for a diverse group of patients, including pediatric intensive care, pediatric transplant, general pediatrics, pediatric neurology, and pediatric oncology patients. The unit is supported by the full spectrum of medical and surgical services. The PICU team specializes in the care of complex transplant patients, such as pediatric liver, kidney, small bowel and multivisceral organ transplants, and provides the highest level of care to critically ill medical and surgical patients including those requiring high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, continuous veno-venous hemofiltration and inhaled nitric oxide.

Key Responsibilities
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.

What We Offer

• Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
• Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
• Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.Awarded the first ANCC Well-Being Excellence credential.
• Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.Magnet Recognition.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited School of Nursing required.Master's degree in Nursing or a health related field from a nationally accredited program preferred.
• 3-4 years progressive nursing care (RN) experience required, including at least 2 years Pediatric ICU nursing (RN) experience. CRRT experience preferred.
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.
• Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration preferred.

This position has a hiring range of $100,588.00 - $190,340.00