Nursing Director: Lead Patient-Centered Clinical Excellence

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

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Director of Nursing to join the DON leadership team and oversee one or more nursing units. The role focuses on creating a patient-first care environment, supporting professional development, and ensuring high-quality care within budget constraints.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership, medical staff, and other departments to align with MedStar Health's mission and values, and you will guide quality initiatives and Magnet/Pathways programs as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Master's degree in Nursing or health-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates a professional practice atmosphere and supports professional development.
• Builds collaborative relationships across the inter-professional care team.
• Manages unit-based budget and resources to ensure safe patient care and optimal outcomes.
• Provides clinical leadership and models professional practice behaviors.
• Acts as change agent to implement organizational objectives and quality initiatives.
• Develops and evaluates departmental goals aligned with nursing strategic plan.
• Monitors performance data and leads performance improvement activities.
• Ensures patient-centered care and effective discharge planning.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing or health-related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Director of Nursing to join the DON leadership team and oversee one or more nursing units. The role focuses on creating a patient-first care environment, supporting professional development, and ensuring high-quality care within budget constraints.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership, medical staff, and other departments to align with MedStar Health's mission and values, and you will guide quality initiatives and Magnet/Pathways programs as required.