MedStar Health
Director of Nursing Capacity Management and Throughput (RN)
MedStar Health, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Director of Nursing Capacity Management and Throughput (RN)
Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity‑based Division of Nursing’s (DON) leadership/management team and is responsible for one or more defined units or departments of organized nursing and patient care services.
Creates a practice environment that exemplifies the values of patient care and implements a patient and nursing care delivery system that puts the patient first.
Recognized as a professional role model who promotes an environment that supports the goals, mission, vision, philosophy, and values of the Division of Nursing and MedStar Health.
Facilitates the cost‑effective utilization of available resources (human, material, and financial) and ensures a high level of quality of care consistent with established standards of nursing practice for the patient populations served.
The Director of Nursing assumes 24‑hour administrative and leadership authority and responsibility for the management and direction of the operational personnel and financial activities of the specified units or departments.
Directs and coordinates the activities of professional and support personnel within the assigned areas, in partnership with the nursing leadership team, medical staff, and leaders of other departments/disciplines, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and with MedStar Health and entity mission, vision, and values.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Creates a professional practice atmosphere and an environment of mentoring and professional development that supports shared/collaborative governance and a high level of associate satisfaction as evidenced by outcomes data.
Builds trusting and collaborative relationships with members of the inter‑professional health care team and leaders of other departments.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic and safe environment of care delivery that supports the framework of professional nursing practice based on evidence and to achieve optimum patient care outcomes.
Provides clinical leadership through role modeling professional practice behaviors and maintaining role accountabilities at the level of the associates.
Integrates ethical standards and SPIRIT values into everyday activities.
Serves as a change agent, assisting others in understanding the importance, necessity, impact, and process of change.
Hires, evaluates, coaches, mentors, promotes, counsels and when necessary terminates associates to achieve behaviors aligned with MedStar’s vision, mission, and values.
Develops, implements and evaluates departmental goals that support the nursing strategic plan in collaboration with the nursing leadership team and other personnel within the department.
Monitors and analyzes departmental performance data (e.g., nursing‑sensitive measures) and identifies and participates in performance improvement opportunities.
Creates and supports a patient‑centered care environment that fosters optimal patient experience as demonstrated by outcomes data.
Communicates with patients’ families and significant others and acts as a resource for associates in dealing with patient/family issues.
Ensures that adequate materials, supplies and equipment are available in support of optimal care delivery and that cost containment efforts are implemented.
Oversees the development of unit‑specific orientation, preceptor programs and competencies for all personnel within the department.
Develops standards of performance, evaluates performance of associates and conducts performance management planning.
Engages in unit/department‑based activities that enhance cost containment, facilitate capacity management and patient flow/throughput and promote efficient care delivery systems.
Participates in hospital/entity or system committees, task forces, interdisciplinary forums and projects (e.g., serious safety event reviews and performance improvement teams) at the request of the Senior Nursing Leadership Team.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of nursing and health care through a variety of professional activities.
Assumes administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Senior Director of Nursing and provides coverage for other colleagues.
Maintains the ability to provide direct care for a caseload of patients as required.
Minimal 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
5–7 years of nursing experience required.
1–2 years of management and leadership experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required.
CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for health‑care providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 days required.
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
C‑EFM – Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery ante‑partum testing) within 12 months from date of hire.
New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification.
Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either the clinician’s specialty or Nursing Administration within 2 years required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment on highly complex situations.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Basic knowledge of various computer software applications and online learning applications, especially Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
This position has a hiring range of
USD $120,702.00 – $238,222.00 / Yr.
Seniority level:
Not Applicable
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
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Creates a practice environment that exemplifies the values of patient care and implements a patient and nursing care delivery system that puts the patient first.
Recognized as a professional role model who promotes an environment that supports the goals, mission, vision, philosophy, and values of the Division of Nursing and MedStar Health.
Facilitates the cost‑effective utilization of available resources (human, material, and financial) and ensures a high level of quality of care consistent with established standards of nursing practice for the patient populations served.
The Director of Nursing assumes 24‑hour administrative and leadership authority and responsibility for the management and direction of the operational personnel and financial activities of the specified units or departments.
Directs and coordinates the activities of professional and support personnel within the assigned areas, in partnership with the nursing leadership team, medical staff, and leaders of other departments/disciplines, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and with MedStar Health and entity mission, vision, and values.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Creates a professional practice atmosphere and an environment of mentoring and professional development that supports shared/collaborative governance and a high level of associate satisfaction as evidenced by outcomes data.
Builds trusting and collaborative relationships with members of the inter‑professional health care team and leaders of other departments.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic and safe environment of care delivery that supports the framework of professional nursing practice based on evidence and to achieve optimum patient care outcomes.
Provides clinical leadership through role modeling professional practice behaviors and maintaining role accountabilities at the level of the associates.
Integrates ethical standards and SPIRIT values into everyday activities.
Serves as a change agent, assisting others in understanding the importance, necessity, impact, and process of change.
Hires, evaluates, coaches, mentors, promotes, counsels and when necessary terminates associates to achieve behaviors aligned with MedStar’s vision, mission, and values.
Develops, implements and evaluates departmental goals that support the nursing strategic plan in collaboration with the nursing leadership team and other personnel within the department.
Monitors and analyzes departmental performance data (e.g., nursing‑sensitive measures) and identifies and participates in performance improvement opportunities.
Creates and supports a patient‑centered care environment that fosters optimal patient experience as demonstrated by outcomes data.
Communicates with patients’ families and significant others and acts as a resource for associates in dealing with patient/family issues.
Ensures that adequate materials, supplies and equipment are available in support of optimal care delivery and that cost containment efforts are implemented.
Oversees the development of unit‑specific orientation, preceptor programs and competencies for all personnel within the department.
Develops standards of performance, evaluates performance of associates and conducts performance management planning.
Engages in unit/department‑based activities that enhance cost containment, facilitate capacity management and patient flow/throughput and promote efficient care delivery systems.
Participates in hospital/entity or system committees, task forces, interdisciplinary forums and projects (e.g., serious safety event reviews and performance improvement teams) at the request of the Senior Nursing Leadership Team.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of nursing and health care through a variety of professional activities.
Assumes administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Senior Director of Nursing and provides coverage for other colleagues.
Maintains the ability to provide direct care for a caseload of patients as required.
Minimal 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
5–7 years of nursing experience required.
1–2 years of management and leadership experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required.
CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for health‑care providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 days required.
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
C‑EFM – Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery ante‑partum testing) within 12 months from date of hire.
New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification.
Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either the clinician’s specialty or Nursing Administration within 2 years required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment on highly complex situations.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Basic knowledge of various computer software applications and online learning applications, especially Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
This position has a hiring range of
USD $120,702.00 – $238,222.00 / Yr.
Seniority level:
Not Applicable
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
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