Description
General Summary of Position
Unit Highlights
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 for both direct care personnel and innovative support programs. 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 functioning.
- The Assistant Director of Nursing assumes administrative and leadership authority and responsibility during a specific shift and off-shifts including call nights/weekends.
- Fosters associates' commitment to improving quality, safety, and cost-conscious patient care outcomes.
- Act as a knowledgeable resource for nursing staff, physicians, and patients by staying up-to-date in the latest practices and theories.
- 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.
What We Offer
- Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
- Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
- Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
- Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.
Qualifications
- Minimum BSN in Nursing from a nationally accredited program. MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of progressive nursing experience required. Leadership and management experience strongly preferred.
- Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.
This position has a hiring range of $100,588 - $180,419.00
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