Director of Nursing Emergency Department

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 118,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Director of Nursing responsible for overseeing nursing and patient care services. The role demands a strong leader who fosters a patient-centered environment while managing operations, personnel, and financial activities in accordance with established standards.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive nursing experience in the ED.
• Minimum of 2-3 years in nursing leadership also in the ED required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes 24-hour administrative and leadership authority.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel.
• Facilitates the utilization of resources and ensures quality of care.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Team Coordination

Education

BSN

MSN

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

General Summary of Position

The Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing's (DON) leadership/management team and is responsible for one or more defined units/departments of organized nursing and patient care services. Creates a practice environment that exemplifies the values of patient care and implements a patient and nursing care delivery system which puts the patient first. Recognized as a professional role model who promotes an environment that supports the goals, mission, vision, philosophy and values of the Division of Nursing and MedStar Health. Facilitates the cost-effective utilization of available resources (human, material and financial) and ensures a high level of quality of care that is consistent with established standards of nursing practice for the patient populations served. The Director of Nursing assumes 24-hour administrative and leadership authority and responsibility for the management and direction of the operational, personnel and financial activities of the specified units/departments. Directs and coordinates the activities of professional and support personnel within the assigned areas. Coordinates these functions in partnership with the nursing leadership team, Medical Staff and leaders of other departments/disciplines and ensures they are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Health and entity's mission, vision, and values.

Requirements:

• BSN Required; MSN Preferred
• BLS, ACLS, PALS
• 5-7 years of progressive nursing experience in the ED with a minimum of 2-3 years in nursing leadership also in the ED Required

This position has a hiring range of $118,331 - $230,172