Director of Nursing / Nurse Manager - Operating Room ( OR )

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Operating Room Nurse Leader to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead a collaborative and supportive environment while driving positive patient care outcomes. With a focus on career growth and wellbeing, you will play a crucial role in shaping nursing practices and enhancing the quality of care. The organization is recognized for its commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.

Benefits

Excellent PTO

Free parking

Relocation reimbursement

Generous benefits

Strong support from leadership

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager.
• Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational, personnel, and financial activities of nursing units.
• Create a patient-first practice environment and ensure quality care.

Skills

Leadership in Nursing

Patient Care Management

Surgical Services Experience

Communication Skills

Education

BSN

MSN

CNL

Job description

General Summary of Position

Unit Highlights

• Operating room focusing on general and GYN surgical patients; orthopedic procedures are handled by its sister hospital, Union Memorial Hospital.
• Great team environment and supportive leadership
• Low associate turnover

What's in it For You

• Excellent PTO and work-life balance
• Free parking, relocation reimbursement (if 50 mi from location), and generous benefits
• Strong support from executive leadership
• Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADONs) to cover unit needs

What We're Looking For

• An experienced Operating Room/Perioperative/Surgical Services Nurse Leader
• 2-4 years of experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager in Operating Room/Perioperative/Surgical Services
• Passion for leadership and driving positive patient care outcomes

What We Offer

• Culture: Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
• Career growth: Mentoring to pursue passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
• Wellbeing: Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to keep you happy and healthy.
• Reputation: Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

Qualifications

• BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
• Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.

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.