MedStar Health
Assistant Director of Nursing Neuro ICU 3G
MedStar Health, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Assistant Director of Nursing Neuro ICU 3G
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MedStar Health Ready to elevate your ICU career? We’re looking for a visionary and driven Assistant Director of Nursing to help lead our state-of-the-art Neuro ICU team. Step into a leadership role where critical thinking meets cutting-edge care—and where your expertise can transform outcomes for patients facing life-changing neurological challenges. If you bring advanced clinical knowledge, a passion for guiding and empowering others, and a relentless dedication to excellence, this is your opportunity to make an enduring impact. Lead innovation. Inspire excellence. Redefine what’s possible in neurocritical care—apply today. The Assistant Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and leadership team. Supports and collaborates with the Director of Nursing in providing leadership and oversight for a specific unit/department. Directs and coordinates the nursing and patient care delivery of the unit-based professional and support personnel. Ensures the provision of holistic, culturally competent, and person-centered, quality, safe, and cost-effective evidence-based nursing care for patients/families. Applies the nursing process within the context of the organization\'s shared/collaborative decision-making framework. Collaboratively manages the patient\'s transitions across the continuum of care to assist patients and populations in achieving or maintaining an optimal level of health and function. The Assistant Director of Nursing assumes administrative and leadership authority and responsibility on a 24 hours/7 days per week basis for the assigned unit/department. Fosters associates\' commitment to improving quality, safety, and cost-conscious patient care outcomes. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing in maintaining adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards, and MedStar Health\'s policies and procedures. Demonstrates leadership and behaviors which are consistent with MedStar\'s mission, vision, goals, SPIRIT Values, patient care philosophy, and sound moral and ethical judgement. Primary Duties And Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, develop unit/department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; ensure compliance with hospital/entity policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Develop and maintain effective relationships across disciplines and departments to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care services. Contribute to capacity management and ensure smooth patient throughput. Develop performance standards for associates, evaluate performance, conduct performance management planning, initiate or Recommend personnel actions, and maintain ongoing communication with associates about programs and developments. Complete annual performance reviews for unit/department associates in a timely manner; provide ongoing feedback and support professional growth. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, coordinate with the Senior Director of Nursing and others to manage operations across the unit and hospital. Contribute to development, monitoring, and management of the unit/department budget; ensure materials, supplies, and equipment support safe and optimal patient care. Implement approaches to optimize patient care delivery and outcomes, promote the interdisciplinary model of care, round on patients, and investigate patient complaints and safety events. Support quality and patient safety initiatives; lead unit-based safety huddles; escalate concerns as needed; participate in achievement of safety goals and quality metrics. Collaborate in hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination; initiate coaching; monitor staffing adequacy for the unit(s). Partner with other nurse leaders to ensure staff competencies; identify development needs and provide resources to meet them. Assist with unit-specific orientation for new hires; coordinate preceptor and charge/resource nurse programs; assess unit competencies and support implementation of new programs and educational initiatives. Maintain professional development records, licensure, and certifications for self and unit staff; foster a professional, patient-first atmosphere and an environment that supports shared decision making and high satisfaction outcomes. Participate in hospital/entity committees and projects; promote nursing excellence and public image of professional nursing. Maintain knowledge of current nursing and health care trends and pursue ongoing professional development. Assume administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Nursing and provide coverage as needed; maintain clinical knowledge and, as required, provide direct patient care for a caseload. Minimum Qualifications
Education Bachelor\'s degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program required Master\'s degree in Nursing or a health-related field from a nationally accredited program preferred Experience 3-4 years progressive nursing care experience required; leadership and management experience preferred Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required; specialty certification in a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration preferred; CPR for healthcare providers (AHA or Red Cross) within 90 days; additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department; C-EFM for Perinatal nurses within 12 months from date of hire (15 months for new grads/new to specialty) Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Excellent problem-solving and independent judgment; strong verbal and written communication; proficiency with computer software and online learning tools, including PowerPoint and Excel This position has a hiring range of $100,588 - $190,340
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Assistant Director of Nursing Neuro ICU 3G
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MedStar Health Ready to elevate your ICU career? We’re looking for a visionary and driven Assistant Director of Nursing to help lead our state-of-the-art Neuro ICU team. Step into a leadership role where critical thinking meets cutting-edge care—and where your expertise can transform outcomes for patients facing life-changing neurological challenges. If you bring advanced clinical knowledge, a passion for guiding and empowering others, and a relentless dedication to excellence, this is your opportunity to make an enduring impact. Lead innovation. Inspire excellence. Redefine what’s possible in neurocritical care—apply today. The Assistant Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and leadership team. Supports and collaborates with the Director of Nursing in providing leadership and oversight for a specific unit/department. Directs and coordinates the nursing and patient care delivery of the unit-based professional and support personnel. Ensures the provision of holistic, culturally competent, and person-centered, quality, safe, and cost-effective evidence-based nursing care for patients/families. Applies the nursing process within the context of the organization\'s shared/collaborative decision-making framework. Collaboratively manages the patient\'s transitions across the continuum of care to assist patients and populations in achieving or maintaining an optimal level of health and function. The Assistant Director of Nursing assumes administrative and leadership authority and responsibility on a 24 hours/7 days per week basis for the assigned unit/department. Fosters associates\' commitment to improving quality, safety, and cost-conscious patient care outcomes. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing in maintaining adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards, and MedStar Health\'s policies and procedures. Demonstrates leadership and behaviors which are consistent with MedStar\'s mission, vision, goals, SPIRIT Values, patient care philosophy, and sound moral and ethical judgement. Primary Duties And Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, develop unit/department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; ensure compliance with hospital/entity policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Develop and maintain effective relationships across disciplines and departments to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care services. Contribute to capacity management and ensure smooth patient throughput. Develop performance standards for associates, evaluate performance, conduct performance management planning, initiate or Recommend personnel actions, and maintain ongoing communication with associates about programs and developments. Complete annual performance reviews for unit/department associates in a timely manner; provide ongoing feedback and support professional growth. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, coordinate with the Senior Director of Nursing and others to manage operations across the unit and hospital. Contribute to development, monitoring, and management of the unit/department budget; ensure materials, supplies, and equipment support safe and optimal patient care. Implement approaches to optimize patient care delivery and outcomes, promote the interdisciplinary model of care, round on patients, and investigate patient complaints and safety events. Support quality and patient safety initiatives; lead unit-based safety huddles; escalate concerns as needed; participate in achievement of safety goals and quality metrics. Collaborate in hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination; initiate coaching; monitor staffing adequacy for the unit(s). Partner with other nurse leaders to ensure staff competencies; identify development needs and provide resources to meet them. Assist with unit-specific orientation for new hires; coordinate preceptor and charge/resource nurse programs; assess unit competencies and support implementation of new programs and educational initiatives. Maintain professional development records, licensure, and certifications for self and unit staff; foster a professional, patient-first atmosphere and an environment that supports shared decision making and high satisfaction outcomes. Participate in hospital/entity committees and projects; promote nursing excellence and public image of professional nursing. Maintain knowledge of current nursing and health care trends and pursue ongoing professional development. Assume administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Nursing and provide coverage as needed; maintain clinical knowledge and, as required, provide direct patient care for a caseload. Minimum Qualifications
Education Bachelor\'s degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program required Master\'s degree in Nursing or a health-related field from a nationally accredited program preferred Experience 3-4 years progressive nursing care experience required; leadership and management experience preferred Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required; specialty certification in a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration preferred; CPR for healthcare providers (AHA or Red Cross) within 90 days; additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department; C-EFM for Perinatal nurses within 12 months from date of hire (15 months for new grads/new to specialty) Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Excellent problem-solving and independent judgment; strong verbal and written communication; proficiency with computer software and online learning tools, including PowerPoint and Excel This position has a hiring range of $100,588 - $190,340
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