Inpatient Psychiatric Nursing Director

MedStar Health; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a Director of Nursing for Psychiatry to lead nursing practice across adult inpatient psychiatry, crisis stabilization, and adolescent units. The role focuses on evidence-based care, cost-effective resource management, and a strong emphasis on Magnet/Pathways to Excellence alignment within a high reliability culture.

You will mentor staff, drive governance, and partner with Medical Staff and other departments to achieve optimal patient outcomes while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program required.
• Master's degree in Nursing or health-related field from a nationally accredited program preferred.
• RN licensure in Maryland or DC (state licensure or compact) required or must be obtained within a defined period.

Responsibilities

• Creates a professional practice atmosphere and mentoring environment.
• Builds collaborative relationships across the inter-professional health care team.
• Maintains therapeutic and safe environment of care delivery with fiscal responsibility.
• Provides clinical leadership through role modeling and supports Magnet/Pathways to Excellence initiatives.
• Oversees program development, budgeting, staffing, and performance improvement initiatives in assigned units.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing or health-related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a Director of Nursing for Psychiatry to lead nursing practice across adult inpatient psychiatry, crisis stabilization, and adolescent units. The role focuses on evidence-based care, cost-effective resource management, and a strong emphasis on Magnet/Pathways to Excellence alignment within a high reliability culture.

You will mentor staff, drive governance, and partner with Medical Staff and other departments to achieve optimal patient outcomes while ensuring