Supervisory Psychiatric Nurse

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Government, Office of the Chief Nursing Executive, seeks a Director of Performance Improvement for St. Elizabeths Hospital. This senior role advises on quality, develops plans, and oversees performance to address deficiencies in nursing services.

You will coordinate with unit managers, monitor documentation, and provide expert guidance to improve patient care operations across the hospital.

Qualifications

• This position requires at least one year of specialized professional nursing experience as an RN in a hospital setting.
• Proven ability to monitor and audit documentation and report findings to management for performance improvement.
• Experience liaising between nursing and policy departments and leading policy committees.

Responsibilities

• Direct and audit nursing services to support quality and performance improvements.
• Advise the Chief Nursing Executive on quality initiatives and operational issues affecting nursing care.
• Collaborate with hospital leaders to develop and revise patient care programs and procedures.
• Lead Nursing Review Policy Committee and act as TJC expert in related activities.
• Prepare daily nursing reports detailing events and unit activities.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Quality improvement

Policy liaison

Performance reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Nursing Executive; the incumbent serves as the Director of Performance Improvement for St. Elizabeths Hospital (SEH). As such the incumbent serves as the primary senior Advisor to the Chief Nursing Executive on all issues pertaining to quality and development of plan and progress to address deficiencies of nursing services. The incumbent also acts as Advisor to Chief Nursing Executive on operational issues as they affect quality of nursing care and works closely with the Unit management staff to ensure that quality and performance requirements are understood and implemented. Participates in the development of nursing program goals, resource needs, and allocation of resources in conjunction with CNE. Plans, directs and control the professional array of nursing services through subordinate supervisors. Monitors and audit employees' documentation and consistently provides reports of same to the Chief Nursing Executive and Nurse Managers for Performance improvement. Serves as liaison between Nursing and Policy Department, leads the Nursing Review Policy Committee and serves as the TJC expert. Prepares and issue 24 Hours daily Nursing report which details events concerning patients and Unit activities. Provides expert consultation, guidance and coaching to nurse managers to develop efficient and effective systems of unit operations. Collaborates with other nursing leaders in the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing procedures. Collaborate with other hospital leaders in the development and revision of patient care programs.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE

A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

This position IS NOT in a collective bargaining unit.

Duration of Appointment

"AT WILL" EMPLOYMENT APPLIES TO THE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICE (MSS). ALL POSITIONS AND APPOINTMENTS IN THE MSS SERVE "AT THE PLEASURE OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY" AND MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT CAUSE.

"If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment."

Position Designation

This position is deemed as “Safety Sensitive” pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

• Criminal background check;
• Traffic record check (as applicable);
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test;
• Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
• Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test;
• Random drug and alcohol test;

Area of Consideration

Open to the Public

FIRST SCREENING

September 1, 2026; And Every Two Weeks Thereafter

Tour of Duty

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday

PROMOTION POTENTIAL

None

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

Work Experience

Knowledge in monitoring and auditing employees' documentation and consistently providing reports of same to management for improvement. Strong knowledge in serving as liaison between Nursing and Policy Department and leading the Nursing Review Policy Committee as the expert.

Qualification

Applicants must possess at least One (1) year of the required specialized professional nursing as a Registered Nurse which must be sufficiently related to psychiatric nursing in a hospital setting. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, this position requires One (1) year Professional experience at the next lower-level equivalent to DS-13.

Licensures, Certification And Other Requirements

Applicants must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse with the District of Columbia (or have made application for licensure).

This position is designated as Essential. As an Essential employee, you will be required to report to work or stay at work during a declared emergency.

Work Environment

Work is in a controlled environment and involves some exposure to moderate risk of accidents and requires following basic safety precautions.

EEO Statement

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.