Assistant Nursing Director (RN) - Medicine Intermediate Care Unit (2 North)

Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 8, 2025

Job Description:

Are 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 engaged Assistant Nursing Director to lead the 2 North Medical Intermediate Care Unit 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 Adult Medical 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 Adult Medical Intermediate Care Unit (2 North) is an 18-bed adult Medical Intermediate Care Unit with private rooms, which are outfitted with the latest GE beside physiological equipment to monitor continuous cardiac and pulse oximetry. The team utilizes innovative best-practice processes to provide expert care for acutely ill patients with diverse medical diagnoses. Other diagnoses on the unit include but are not limited to end-stage renal disease, liver failure, chest pain, cardiac arrhythmias, sepsis, CHF, COPD, and GI bleeds. We emphasize teamwork, enjoy a fun work environment, and prioritize professional growth.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.
Education

• 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 Experience
  • 3-4 years progressive nursing care experience required
  • Leadership and management experience preferred Licenses and Certifications
    • RN - 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 Abilities
      • Excellent 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.
      • In 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 e
      • Contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring, and management of the unit/department-based budget and to support the organizational objectives, patient care standards, and quality of care. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility with day-to-day unit productivity and operations. Ensures availability of necessary materials, supplies, and equipment for safe and optimal patient care delivery.
      • Implements approaches and strategies that optimize patient care delivery and outcomes. Ensures effective utilization of the interdisciplinary model of care (IMOC) and associated standards of excellence. Rounds on patients during the shift for the purpose of engagement, satisfaction, and improvement in the care experience. Investigates and follows through on patient complaints and safety events.
      • Supports and promotes quality and patient safety initiatives and high reliability standards. Leads unit-based safety huddles. Escalates care delivery concerns to the Director of Nursing and other leaders as
      • Assists with developing unit-specific orientation of newly hired associates, and preceptor and charge/resource nurse programs. Plans and coordinates the assessment of unit-specific competencies for all nursing personnel within the unit/department. Supports the implementation of new programs/practices and helps design educational programs that ensure the highest quality care delivery and customer satisfaction.
      • Maintains continuing education files, competency assessment documentation, licensure, and specialty certifications for self and the associates within the unit/department.
      • Maintains and demonstrates a professional, patient-first atmosphere and an environment of coaching and development that supports shared decision making, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a high level of patient and associate satisfaction as evidenced by outcomes data. Provides shift-based clinical leadership through role modeling professional practice behaviors, proper delegation of activities, and management of t
      • Assumes administrative responsibilities in absence of the Director of Nursing and provides coverage for other colleagues.
      • Maintains clinical knowledge and skills and engages in the provision of direct care for a caseload of patients as required.

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