Nursing Leader: Assistant Director of Patient Care

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 103,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing to join its entity-based Division of Nursing leadership. You will oversee nursing and patient care delivery for a designated unit, collaborating with the Director of Nursing to advance quality, safety, and cost-effective, evidence-based care within a patient-centered framework.

You will guide staffing, performance management, and staff development while ensuring adherence to standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Master's degree in Nursing or a health-related field is preferred.
• RN licensure in District of Columbia or applicable state is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for unit/department patient care delivery.
• Develop and monitor unit goals, policies, and performance standards.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and provide coaching for staff.
• Manage staffing, budget, and resources to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical nursing expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing or health-related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

MedStar Health seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing to join its entity-based Division of Nursing leadership. You will oversee nursing and patient care delivery for a designated unit, collaborating with the Director of Nursing to advance quality, safety, and cost-effective, evidence-based care within a patient-centered framework.

You will guide staffing, performance management, and staff development while ensuring adherence to standards and regulatory requirements.