Assistant Nursing Director (RN) – Pediatrics/PICU

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

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Nursing Director for their Pediatric Transplant and ICU departments. This role is designed for a dedicated nurse leader willing to work clinically while managing a professional nursing team. Candidates should possess a BSN and have significant Pediatric ICU experience, providing the opportunity to shape patient care in a Magnet-designated hospital setting.

Benefits

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Career mentoring opportunities

Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits

National recognition and advanced technology

Qualifications

• 3-4 years progressive nursing care experience required.
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support required.
• Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing and patient care delivery.
• Assume administrative and leadership authority 24/7 for the assigned unit.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing for quality patient care outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Communication

Education

BSN from an accredited School of Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing or health related field (preferred)

Job description

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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.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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