Nursing Director - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Services

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Life and long-term disability coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in the Washington, DC area seeks a Nursing Director for Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Services to lead five units, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and compliance with standards. The role includes fiscal management, strategic planning, and staff development within a dynamic academic medical center.

The position requires MSN, RN licensure, and at least 7 years of clinical leadership experience, including 3 years in management, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• MSN required
• Minimum 7 years of experience with utilization review, clinical pathways, case management, and disease management
• 3 years of management experience
• In-depth knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and administration
• Advanced verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills
• Advanced interpersonal skills for leadership and collaboration within a multidisciplinary setting
• RN license (Registered Nurse) upon hire

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of nursing and clinical services to ensure safe, effective, high-quality patient care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, quality indicators, and patient safety metrics; implement improvements as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and improve service delivery.
• Develop short- and long-term goals, strategic priorities, and operational plans for clinical services.
• Manage fiscal resources including budgeting, staffing, and resource utilization.
• Support staff in professional practice, problem-solving, and service recovery.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding operations and outcomes.
• Oversee implementation of process changes, new programs, and practice improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic Nursing Director for Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Services. This leader will be responsible for overseeing programs, standards, and professional practice issues over five units. This position is accountable for the quality of clinical care delivered and for planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating nursing and other applicable clinical services. The Director is also responsible for fiscal management, developing short- and long-term goals, managing nursing and clinical personnel, and providing leadership in formulating and implementing objectives.

Sibley Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, full service 318 bed acute care community hospital serving the Washington, DC area.Sibley offers medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetric, oncology, orthopedic and skilled nursing inpatient services, as well as a 24-hour Emergency Department. Sibley’s campus is also home to Grand Oaks, an assisted living residence; a medical building with physician offices and ambulatory surgery and imaging centers; and the new patient tower with 200 spacious, private rooms.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions

• Oversees the delivery of nursing and clinical services to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates clinical standards, policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Monitors clinical outcomes, quality indicators, and patient safety metrics, and implements improvement strategies as needed.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and improve service delivery.
• Develops short- and long-term goals, strategic priorities, and operational plans for clinical services.
• Manages fiscal resources, including budgeting, staffing allocation, and resource utilization.
• Supports staff in professional practice, problem-solving, and service recovery.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding operations and outcomes.
• Oversees the implementation of process changes, new programs, and practice improvements within the care area.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) — Required.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience with utilization review, clinical pathways, case management, and disease management — Required.
• Management Experience: 3 years of experience in a management capacity — Required.
• In-depth knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and administration to plan and evaluate nursing standards and practice.
• Expert verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective leadership and collaboration within a multidisciplinary setting.
• License: RN — Registered Nurse (10000068), upon hire — Required.

What We Offer:

You can become a part of our diverse healthcare leadership team and enjoy extensive benefits with a variety of opportunities for personal and professional growth. From academic medical centers to local community hospitals, from downtown to the suburbs, Johns Hopkins Medicine has a work environment that will fit your personality and career goals.

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off; life and long-term disability coverage; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; tuition assistance for employees and dependents; and wellness programs just to name a few.