Clinical Nurse Administrator (RN)

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

On-campus parking

Magnet hospital designation

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital seeks an experienced Clinical Administrator to lead the Division of Nursing, guiding evidence-based practice and professional development. This role ensures safe, cost-effective, culturally competent care across units and shifts.

Responsibilities include directing resources, coaching staff, and partnering with nursing leadership to meet regulatory standards and SPIRIT values in a Magnet-designated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Master's degree in Nursing or health-related field preferred.
• RN license in DC required (state licensure/compact).
• 3-4 years of progressive nursing care experience required; leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise clinical and administrative resources to ensure holistic, culturally competent, quality nursing care.
• Promote evidence-based education and professional development within the Division of Nursing.
• Collaborate with the Nursing Leadership team and hospital administrators to meet regulatory standards.
• Provide leadership and accountability during designated shifts across units or hospital-wide.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing or health-related field

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital — a proud Magnet® designated academic medical center — is seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Administrator to join our Division of Nursing. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of nursing practice, support clinical excellence, and elevate patient care through evidence-based education and professional development.

General Summary of Position

The Clinical Administrator is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and leadership team. The role is accountable for directing and supervising clinical and administrative resources to ensure the provision of holistic culturally competent quality safe and cost-effective evidence-based nursing care for patients and families. This is accomplished by direct action delegation coaching and support of the Division of Nursing's associates and shared/collaborative governance activities. The Clinical Administrator is recognized as a professional role model and clinical expert who promotes a professional practice and care environment that supports continuous learning. The Clinical Administrator assumes leadership authority and responsibility during a specific shift (e.g. Evening and Nights during the week, Day and Nights on Weekends and Holidays) either for a designated number of patient care units/departments or the hospital at large. Collaborates with the members of the Nursing Leadership team and other administrators/leaders within the hospital 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

Schedule

Evening and Nights during the week, Day and Nights on Weekends and Holidays

Nursing Benefits

• Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
• Comprehensive health benefit plans
• Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options
• Retirement plans with match.
• Tuitionassistanceto advance your education.
• Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health
• Relocationassistanceup to $5,000
• Free on campus parking
• 5-time Magnet hospital– only 14.5% of certified hospitals have achieved this status

What We Offer

• Opportunities to actively contribute to Magnet®-driven practice excellence
• Collaboration across a nationally recognized academic medical center
• Support for professional growth, certification, and continuing education
• A culture grounded in cura personalis — care of the whole person

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Master's degree in Nursing or health related field preferred
• Must be from a nationally accredited program

Experience

• 3-4 years of progressive nursing care experience required
• Leadership and management experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

This position has a hiring range of USD $99,923.20 - USD $152,491.04 /Yr.