General Summary of PositionAre you an experienced nurse looking for an opportunity to formally lead AND still want to work clinically with patients The Assistant Nursing Director role is a great position that allows you to remain close to the bedside and serve as a front-line nurse leader. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking a dedicated and engagedAssistant Nursing Directorto lead theS52 Medical Surgical Thoracic Intermediate Care team. As a member of our Division of Nursing's (DON) leadership/management team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care in this specialized field.Position OverviewIn collaboration with the Nursing Director, the Assistant Nursing Director is responsible for the leadership and management of the Beacon Award Winning Nursing team on the S52 Medical Surgical Thoracic Intermediate Care Unit at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, a five-time designated Magnet®hospital. The Assistant Nursing Director fosters associates’ commitment to improving quality, safety, and cost-conscious patient care outcomes. This role offers the chance to direct and coordinate the nursing and patient care delivery of the unit-based professional and support personnel. As a nursing leader, you will promote an environment that aligns with the Division of Nursing and MedStar Health's mission, vision, and values.This role offers the chance to work directly with patients as well as coordinating the nursing and patient care delivery of the unit-based professional and support personnel.Unit HighlightsMedStar
Georgetown University Hospital’s Medical/Surgical Intermediate Care Unit (S5-2) is in the recently opened Verstandig Pavilion, situated on Georgetown University's
campus. The cutting-edge Verstandig Pavilion is equipped with all-private
inpatient rooms and state-of-the-art medical equipment, ensuring an environment
that prioritizes excellence in patient care. The Medical/Surgical IMC shares a
floor with its own Intensive Care Unit (ICU), promoting seamless patient
throughput between different acuities.Clinical Nurses on
our 28-bed adult Medical-Surgical Intermediate Care Unit provide expert care
for acutely ill patients who have a diverse range of medical and surgical
diagnoses. They treat patients after complex open and minimally invasive
thoracic surgeries of the lung and esophagus as well as AAA repairs and jaw
repairs. Medical diagnoses include end-stage renal disease, end-stage liver
failure, chest pain, cardiac arrhythmias, sepsis, CHF, COPD, and GI
bleeds. All beds are equipped to provide
continuous cardiac and pulse oximetry monitoring.Key ResponsibilitiesThe 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 functioning. 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 ResponsibilitiesIn collaboration with the Director of Nursing, develops unit/department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and ensures compliance with hospital/entity policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.Develops and maintains effective relationships and partnerships across disciplines (e.g., medicine) and departments (e.g., environmental services) to ensure the delivery of efficient and quality patient care services. Contributes to the hospital/entity capacity management efforts; ensures unit activities and patient throughput proceed smoothly.In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, develops standards of performance for associates, evaluates performance, and conducts performance management planning. Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions. Sets clear expectations for performance and holds associates accountable. Maintains ongoing communication with associates to review programs, discuss new developments, and exchange information.Completes annual performance reviews of unit/department-based associates in a timely manner. Ensures the reviews reflect the individual associate's ability to meet performance expectations and beneficial ongoing developmental goals. Provides associates with ongoing feedback and champions their continued professional growth and development.In the absence of the Director of Nursing, maintains communication with the Senior Director of Nursing and Patient Care Services, unit-based associates, Medical Director, providers, other nurse leaders, and personnel from other departments for the purpose of coordinating operations among the unit/department, clinical nursing division, and hospital/entity.
Minimum QualificationsEducationBachelor'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
Experience3-4 years progressive nursing care experience required Leadership and management experience preferred
Licenses and CertificationsRN - 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. Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment on 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 $100,588.00 - $190,340.00