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MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Assistant Director of Nursing Intermediate Care

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 13
Full-timeBaltimore, MD, USA$100.6k - $180.4k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in intermediate care or critical care nursing is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program is required.
  • Three to four years of progressive nursing care experience is required.
  • A valid Registered Nurse license for Maryland or the District of Columbia, or a compact state license valid in the applicable jurisdiction, is required upon hire.
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification for healthcare providers from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, including Basic Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program, is required within 90 days.
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment in complex situations are required.
  • Verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Basic knowledge of computer software and online learning applications, especially Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support and collaborate with the Director of Nursing in providing leadership and oversight for a specific unit or department.
  • Direct and coordinate nursing and patient-care delivery by unit-based professional and support personnel.
  • Ensure holistic, culturally competent, person-centered, quality, safe, cost-effective, evidence-based nursing care for patients and families.
  • Apply the nursing process within the organization's shared and collaborative decision-making framework.
  • Collaboratively manage patient transitions across the continuum of care to help patients and populations achieve or maintain an optimal level of health and functioning.
  • Assume administrative and leadership authority and responsibility for the assigned unit or department during a specific shift, such as evening or night.
  • Foster associates' commitment to improving quality, safety, and cost-conscious patient-care outcomes.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to maintain adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards and organizational policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate leadership and behaviors consistent with the organization's mission, vision, goals, values, patient-care philosophy, and ethical standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Nursing or a health-related field from a nationally accredited program is preferred.
  • Leadership and management experience is preferred.
  • Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration is preferred upon hire.
  • Additional unit- or specialty-specific certifications may vary by department or business unit.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$29M
Headquarters
Columbia, MD
Founded
1999

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