Nursing Jobs in Arlington, VA
$102,606 - $196,996 / year
About this Job: Job Summary The Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) for Acute Medicine at Washington Hospital Center is a key member of the MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and nursing leadership team. In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, the ADON provides leadership, oversight, and operational management for the assigned unit(s), directing and coordinating nursing and patient care delivery by professional and support staff. This role ensures the provision of holistic, culturally competent, person-centered, high-quality, safe, and cost-effective evidence-based nursing care for patients and families, while applying the nursing process within MedStar Health’s shared governance and collaborative decision-making framework. The ADON supports patient transitions across the continuum of care to promote optimal health outcomes and assumes administrative and leadership responsibility on a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week basis for the unit/department. The ADON fosters staff engagement and accountability for quality, safety, and cost-conscious outcomes, ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and consistently demonstrates leadership behaviors aligned with MedStar Health’s mission, vision, goals, SPIRIT values, patient care philosophy, and ethical standards. Primary Duties and Responsibilities In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, develops department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures and ensures compliance with hospital policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Provides clinical and operational leadership for an acute-care Medicine/Surgical unit, ensuring nursing practice is consistent with standards for the care of acutely ill hospitalized patients and patients with complex medical conditions. Provides visible, shift-based nursing leadership and serves as a clinical resource to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians, charge nurses, and other members of the healthcare team. Demonstrates the ability to assess, prioritize, and respond to changes in patient condition, including escalation of clinical concerns, coordination with providers and rapid response resources, and appropriate use of the chain of command. Ensures appropriate staffing and patient assignments based on patient acuity, census, nurse competencies, clinical needs, and anticipated changes in patient volume or condition. Supports patient throughout and capacity management, including admissions, discharges, transfers, bed placement, and coordination of care across departments to facilitate timely movement of patients throughout the hospital. Develops and maintains effective relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leadership, ancillary departments, case management, care management, environmental services, and other interdisciplinary partners to support efficient and high-quality patient care. Implements strategies to optimize patient outcomes and the interdisciplinary model of care. Rounds on patients and associates to evaluate care delivery, identify barriers, address concerns, and improve the patient and family experience. Supports and promotes quality and patient safety initiatives and high-reliability standards. Leads unit-based safety huddles and ensures timely escalation and follow-up of patient safety concerns, clinical events, and changes in patient condition. Monitors unit performance related to nursing-sensitive indicators, falls, pressure injuries, hospital-acquired conditions, medication safety, patient deterioration, readmissions, patient experience, and other identified quality metrics and participates in performance improvement initiatives. Coaches and develops nursing staff while maintaining accountability for professional practice, clinical performance, attendance, conduct, and adherence to established standards. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing in recruitment, selection, onboarding, evaluation, promotion, corrective action, and termination of unit personnel as appropriate. Works collaboratively with other nurse leaders to ensure staff maintain required competencies and possess the clinical knowledge and skills necessary to care for the unit's acute and medically complex patient population. Supports the development and implementation of unit-specific orientation, preceptor, charge nurse, and clinical competency programs. Assesses unit-specific educational needs and collaborates with Professional Development and other clinical leaders to implement education and competency initiatives. Maintains a professional patient-first environment that promotes clinical excellence, accountability, shared decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, and associate engagement. Minimal Qualifications 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 Minimum of 3 years of progressive nursing experience in an acute-care hospital setting, including at 2 years in an acute inpatient environment (preferably within Medical-Surgical, Medicine, or a comparable inpatient unit). Background in managing acute-care staffing, patient assignments, acuity tracking, and the complete admissions, discharges, transfers cycle to ensure smooth inpatient operations and patient flow. Strong ability to recognize shifts in patient condition and coordinate timely clinical escalation and interventions. Active experience collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary departments, and multidisciplinary teams within an acute care hospital setting. Hands-on experience with quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and nursing-sensitive outcomes. Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices and standards applicable to acute inpatient care. Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration preferred 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. C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification. 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. This position has a hiring range of : USD $102,606.00 - USD $196,996.00 /Yr. 
$110,052.80 - $183,414.40 / year
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010 Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10262 I/P Psychiatry (Adol Child) Pay Range $110,052.80 - $183,414.40 Who We Are Inpatient psychiatry services for children and adolescents at Children's National are provided through the Division of Psychiatry. Our multidisciplinary team is composed of pediatric psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, academic counselors, psychologists, and expressive (art) therapists, who see to all aspects of care. We offer two separate programs to meet the distinct medical needs of children and teens. The Child Psychiatric Unit (CPU) is a 12-bed unit for patients aged 2-12. The Adolescent Psychiatric Unit (APU) is a 14-bed unit for those aged 13-17. About The Role The Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who practices within their scope of practice as appropriate in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with their organizational Medical Staff Bylaws. The provider is responsible for the management of care to patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. Provides leadership and consultation with their respective clinical area through participation in division/department initiatives and mentorship of others. Participates in division/departmental and organization wide initiatives to represent advanced practice and leverage the role of the advanced practice provider. All advanced nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of APRN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large. Credentialed by the medical staff and licensed to function in an expanded nursing role as an Advanced Practice Nurse to a group of patients. Acts in a collaborative and integrated practice with a physician and is responsible for the management of care to patients assigned including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the assessment, implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. All activities are performed within the guidelines of protocols agreed upon by the authority of licensure, the medical and nursing divisions, and the medical staff bylaws. Provides leadership and consultation within a specialty area through participation in division/department initiatives and mentorship of others. Participates in Divisional/Departmental and organizational wide initiatives to represent advanced practice nursing, and leverage the role of the advanced practice nurse. What You'll Bring Minimum Education Master's Degree Master's Degree Master’s or Doctoral degree as Advanced Practice Nurse from an accredited University and eligibility for medical staff credentialing (Required) Minimum Work Experience 0 years Minimum of 0 years of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services. Demonstrates clinical leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required Licenses And Certifications Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice (Required) And CDS and DEA in state(s) of clinical practice. BLS certified. (Required) Functional Accountabilities Clinical Assess, diagnose, monitor and promote clinical status of each patient utilizing evidenced based practice and medical knowledge. Develops appropriate plan of care. Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed. Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input. Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings. Performs procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing. Participates in and leads multidisciplinary patient care and planning conferences. Is a clinical resource for patient, parents and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates and escalates clinical/administrative issues as appropriate. Collaborates with nursing, medicine, and other members of the healthcare team to regularly ensure quality patient care. Administrative Serves as a clinical preceptor to APRN or PA students. Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues. Provides formal/informal educational presentation to staff on areas of expertise. Participates in quality improvement work for the department. Benefits That Support You Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services. Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day. Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts. Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans. Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more. Why Join Us Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments. Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health. Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams. The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible. Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana. $89,065 - $162,801 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position Responsible for the assessment planning development implementation and evaluation of learning and development programs that enhance associates' performance promote professional development or otherwise support the mission vision and SPIRIT Values of MedStar Health and the Department of Nursing and perioperative services. These activities include onboarding/orientation competency management education professional role development career coaching and collaborative partnerships. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assessment Planning and Implementation: Plans develops and coordinates orientation programs for all new nursing personnel assigned to clinical areas; develops coordinates implements or assists with continuing staff development programs for nursing and nursing support staff. Identifies learning needs of new nursing/support staff in collaboration with team members based on area of expertise and in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards. Develops educational plans coordinates appropriate resources evaluates response to teaching and follows up with employees in their transition to their positions. Implements educational programs in a knowledgeable clear understandable positive fashion utilizing adult teaching strategies and age culture and generation-specific principles and incorporating evidence based practices. Provides continuing education activities. Promotes a climate for employees that encourages lifelong learning and self-motivation through the application of adult learning principles. Assists the adult learner in applying theoretical knowledge in the clinical setting. Creates an atmosphere conducive to learning new skills and exploring options for acquiring new skills that encourage professional growth. Conducts educational activities that inform teach and facilitate adoption of new procedures technologies equipment and patient care trends with continuing education credits where appropriate. Collaborates with leaders to implement change that enhances patient care. Tracks nursing staff participation in staff development/educational programs consistent with established procedures. Maintains library and instructional reference materials. Serves as a role model and house wide consultant on care delivery for patients. Utilizes resources to stay within departmental budget. Participates in offerings of MNA-approved nursing continuing education provider unit fulfilling ANCC accreditation criteria as per provider unit policies. Collaborates with directors and staff to re-assess and enhance knowledge base and clinical practice of nursing staff. Plans annual competency validation for nursing/ancillary staff using model consistent with nursing areas. Plans educational activities to meet specialized learning needs. Implements educational activities to meet identified learning needs/remediation utilizing adult learning principles. Develops and utilizes appropriate evaluation systems to determine effectiveness of educational activities and/or programs. Documents employee performance and communicates status to directors for follow up and/or intervention. Provides documentation of participation and level of success during competency / educational programs using standardized processes. Assesses/determines learning needs and knowledge or skill gaps requiring remediation. Professional Support for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement: Assesses plans implements and evaluates quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives for the clinical staff. Meets regularly with DON Nursing Education Specialist and Nurse Directors for proactive collaborative and performance improvement initiatives and educational needs. Participates in departmental meetings programs and projects. Participates in corporate community and hospital councils and committees (Consortiums BLS). Utilizes effective communication skills to establish working relationships with all levels of care providers across disciplines and focuses time on areas of improvement to positively impact outcomes. Expands current knowledge and maintains certifications. Identifies personal learning needs and initiates plans to Utilizes knowledge of current practice and technology affecting functional area(s) that increases innovation and ensures compliance. Attends continuing education programs in order to enhance knowledge expand practice and support certification. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department or hospital and integrates concepts into practice and training programs. Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees communicating knowledge as appropriate. Provides department/units with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff supervisors and managers both inside and outside the department. Addresses AOP goals in educational activity planning. Performs all duties according to hospital policy and procedures. Department/Unit Specific Functions and Duties Participates in interview and orientation of department personnel. Plans and provides education for information system upgrades and/ or implementations. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing required Master's degree in Nursing preferred Experience 5-7 years 5 years of recent acute care clinical experience required Experience as educator charge nurse preceptor unit leader or working on performance improvement or comparable committee required Previous education or training experience preferred Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in Maryland required National Certification in at least one area of expertise within 1 Year 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. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external customers. Computer data entry skills. Ability to use computer applications such as clinical information systems (e.g. Cerner) scheduling software e-mail intranet MicroSoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Windows). Use of copy equipment and fax machine. Ability to use and troubleshoot audiovisual equipment (laptop LCDprojector etc.) HIPAA policies related to confidentiality This position has a hiring range of : USD $89,065.00 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr.