ASSISTANT DIRECTOR NURSING (RN) SURGICAL SERVICES

Company: Medstar
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

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 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 during a specific shift (e.g., evening or night) 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.
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What We Offer
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• Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment. \r
• Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value. \r
• Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy. \r
• Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations. \r \r
  Qualifications
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  • Bachelor'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.
  • 3-4 years progressive nursing care experience required and
    leadership and management experience preferred
  • Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.
  • BLS - Basic Life Support for healthcare professionals Upon Hire required

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