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General Summary of Position
Are you an experienced nursing leader looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity? MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated and visionary Nursing Director to lead the Emergency Department and MedStar Trauma Services. 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 Overview
The Nursing Director is responsible for the leadership and management of the Emergency Department and MedStar at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. This role offers the chance to create a practice environment that embodies the values of patient care and implements a patient and nursing care delivery system that prioritizes the patient's well-being. 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
In a medical emergency, you want the hospital and the healthcare team with the most experience — and a reputation for excellence. Our 47-bed, level I emergency department provides 24-hour-a-day care for patients with all types of acute illness or injury. Board-certified emergency medicine specialists — and access to dozens of other renowned medical specialists — help ensure that patients get the right treatment and the best outcome. The ED nursing team prides themselves on working safely and efficiently in a high stress, multifaceted environment.
The internationally renowned MedStar trauma (Medical Shock/Trauma Acute Resuscitation) at MedStar Washington Hospital Center is the regional referral center for critical multiple trauma, treating individual victims of traumatic injury and the multiple victims of mass trauma occurrences.
In the heart of the nation's capital, the center's well-earned reputation for excellence has been repeatedly tested. It has responded to thousands of medical crises, including treating patients of the September 11th terrorist attack on the Pentagon, and victims of the Navy Yard shootings.
We strive to provide safe, quality care by maintaining a patient-centered approach. As well as our patients, we benefit from a multi-disciplinary, collaborative team approach, including Nurses, Residents/Fellows, Advanced Practice Providers, Respiratory Therapy and Case Management.
Key Responsibilities
Assume 24-hour administrative and leadership authority and responsibility for the management and direction of emergency services at MWHC.
Oversee the operational, personnel, and financial activities of the unit to ensure efficient and effective resource utilization.
Direct and coordinate the activities of professional and support personnel within the unit.
Collaborate with the nursing leadership team, Medical Staff, and leaders of other departments/disciplines to ensure seamless patient care.
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and MedStar Health's mission, vision, and values.
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 Comprehensive Benefit Plan.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Master's preferred)
DC RN License
Minimum of five years of nursing experience
Two years of nursing leadership experience preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
If 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 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.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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