Nursing Director (RN) Med/Surg C6-1 Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req35096)

Description

General Summary of Position
The 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/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 which 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 that is 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/departments. Directs and coordinates the activities of professional and support personnel within the assigned areas. Coordinates these functions in partnership with the nursing leadership team, Medical Staff and leaders of other departments/disciplines and ensures they are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Health and entity's mission, vision, and values.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program required
• Master's degree in Nursing or 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 healthcare 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, antepartum, antenatal testing) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification.
• Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either his/her clinical 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 $118,331 - $218,171