CVOR Nursing Director (RN) — Lead Cardiac Surgery

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 121,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role in CV program

Competitive compensation

Leadership development opportunities

Mission-driven environment

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Director of Nursing to lead our Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) team and shape the future of cardiovascular care delivery.

As a key Nursing Leader, you will provide operational and clinical leadership for the CVOR, mentor a high-performing nursing staff, and partner with physicians and hospital administration to drive quality, safety, and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred.
• CVOR nursing experience is required.
• Previous nursing leadership or management experience is strongly preferred.
• Active RN licensure in the District of Columbia.
• Specialty certification in nursing or administration required within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for the CVOR, overseeing nursing practice, patient care quality, staffing, and budget management.
• Foster a collaborative environment that supports innovation, professional development, and shared governance.
• Ensure excellence in surgical care delivery while driving performance improvement initiatives. Serve as a strategic partner to physician leaders, perioperative services, and hospital administration.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing nursing team committed to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
• Develops implements and evaluates departmental goals that support the nursing strategic plan in collaboration with the nursing leadership team and other personnel within the department. Delegates certain activities to others within the unit/department as appropriate.
• Monitors and analyzes departmental performance data (e.g. nursing sensitive measures) and identifies and participates in performance improvement opportunities. Ensures compliance with unit divisional hospital/facility policies and procedures and governmental and accreditation regulations. Takes corrective action when deficiencies occur.
• Serves as a change agent assisting others in understanding the importance necessity impact and process of change. Collaborates with the Senior Nursing Leadership Team to seek and utilize information to develop implement and manage a budget which supports organizational objectives patient care standards safety high reliability and quality of care.

Skills

CVOR nursing experience

Nursing leadership

Active RN licensure in DC

Specialty certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing or healthcare-related field

Job description

MedStar Health in Washington, DC is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Director of Nursing to lead our Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) team and shape the future of cardiovascular care delivery.

As a key Nursing Leader, you will provide operational and clinical leadership for the CVOR, mentor a high-performing nursing staff, and partner with physicians and hospital administration to drive quality, safety, and performance improvements.