Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Medical Cardiac ICU Evening Shift - Relocation Offered! - MedStar Health : Job Details

General Summary of Position

Are you an experienced nurse looking for an opportunity to formally lead? The Assistant Nursing Director role is a great position that allows you to remain close to the bedside but allows you to serve as a front-line nurse leader. MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated and engaged Assistant Nursing Director to help lead the Medical Cardiac ICU 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. This position is on the Evening Shift.Position OverviewIn collaboration with the Nursing Director the Assistant Nursing Director is responsible for the leadership and management of the Burn/Trauma ICU at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The Assistant Nursing Director fosters associate's 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.Unit Highlights

2NE cares for acutely illmedical cardiology and cardiovascular surgery patients and their families.Patients on this unit have sick hearts, and we are here to fix them! Heartfailure, heart attacks, post operative vascular and cardiac surgery patients,and cardiogenic shock are our primarydiagnosis. Our patients are sick and need expert nurses to care for them. Ourmedical model uses collaboration between cardiology fellows, residents, andinterns to provide exceptional and empathetic care.Key Responsibilities

· In collaboration with the Nurse Director, develops department goals, objectives and ensures compliance with hospital policy and procedure, clinical practice, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.· Provides shift-based clinical leadership through role modeling professional practice behaviors, proper delegation of activities, and management of the nursing team and promotes unit activities that enhance department satisfaction an engagement.· Collaborate with the nursing leadership team, Medical Staff, and leaders of other departments/disciplines to ensure seamless patient care.· Participates in patient rounding to review patient status and connect with patient and family.· Collaborates with the Nursing Director in the hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of personnel within the department as needed and initiates coaching and counseling of associates.· Maintains clinical knowledge and skills and engages in the provision of direct care for a caseload of patients as required.· Assumes administrative responsibilities in absence of the director and as needed provides coverage for other colleagues.Why Join Us

· Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals dedicated to excellence.· Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration.· Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefit Plan.Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in nursing (Master's preferred)· DC RN License· Approximately three to four years of progressively more responsible job-related experience· Strong interpersonal and communication skillsIf you are ready to make a significant impact on patient care and lead a dynamic team of nurses in a cutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply for the Assistant Nursing Director position at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Join us in our mission to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

This position has a hiring range of $100,588 - $180,419