Nurse Director, Psychiatry — Inpatient & ED Leadership

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefit plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Retirement plans with match

Free parking

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Director of Nursing for Psychiatry to lead adult inpatient psychiatry, child/adolescent psychiatry, and the psychiatric emergency unit. You will manage nursing, patient care services, and safety culture within a division of nursing.

The role requires a BSN, RN licensure, and leadership experience in inpatient psychiatry; a Master’s degree is preferred. Competitive benefits and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• BSN from a nationally accredited program is required.
• 2+ years of management and leadership experience preferred, especially in inpatient psychiatry.
• Active RN license (MD or Compact) with BLS; PMH-BC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee adult inpatient psychiatric unit and child/adolescent psychiatric unit.
• Lead nursing care tied to high reliability and safety culture.
• Provide strategic leadership and engagement in change management initiatives.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Change management

Clinical governance

Education

BSN from accredited program

Master's in Nursing or related field

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Director of Nursing for Psychiatry to lead adult inpatient psychiatry, child/adolescent psychiatry, and the psychiatric emergency unit. You will manage nursing, patient care services, and safety culture within a division of nursing.

The role requires a BSN, RN licensure, and leadership experience in inpatient psychiatry; a Master’s degree is preferred. Competitive benefits and relocation assistance are offered.