Nursing Jobs in Ashburn, VA
$89,065 - $162,801 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position Responsible for the coordination of patient care across the continuum under the auspices of a provider's prescribed plan of care national guidelines and within the scope of nursing practice. The navigator educates/provides information and support to patients in order to guide and facilitate understanding of treatment plans prescribed by licensed independent practitioners and/or within scope of nursing practice. Oversees directs and provides holistic culturally competent and evidence-based nursing care. Monitors patient outcomes and participates in quality improvement activities. Contributes to and collaborates with health care team members to positively impact patient outcomes and patient experiences. The Nurse Navigator is recognized as a professional role model and clinical expert and promotes a professional environment that supports nursing excellence and collaborative shared decision-making. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assessment: Obtains a baseline of information used for the development of the individualized plan of care. Plans: Works with an interdisciplinary team throughout the continuum of care to develop and manage the plan of care for the patient. Assists patient/family with scheduling ancillary testing and other services and presenting necessary history diagnostic/treatment studies and/or results etc. through the continuum of care. Assists at risk patients family and friends with risk assessment screening and education by working collaboratively with appropriate resources. Patient Education: Provides initial and continuing education related to specific disease process associated treatment modality and agreed plan of care for patient and family. Available as a resource to assist in the provision of community education and outreach development. Implementation: Acts as a liaison between patients families the health care team community resources and other facilities to coordinate the provision of care. Acts as a patient advocate to help identify and eliminate barriers to care. Acts as a clearinghouse for incoming referral calls in an effort to streamline the delivery and coordination of care. Ensures patients' referral process and transition into specialty services are timely and efficient anticipates patient and family needs throughout the continuum of care. Explores and connects patients with appropriate resources health care and support services within assigned entity at other external facilities and in their communities for timely diagnosis treatment and survivorship. Supports and promotes quality and patient safety initiatives. Collaborates with physicians and associates to monitor and analyzes departmental performance data and identifies and participates in hospital and/or unit-based performance improvement activities including but not limited to core measures nursing quality indicators and other patient care outcomes (e.g. Length of stay and patient satisfaction). *Delivers direct patient care as required. Evaluation: Monitors patient progress goal attainment and patient experience feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of care. Ensures plan of care changes are communicated to patient family and team. Possesses working knowledge of physician/health care team members' plan of care appropriate professional guidelines and standards of care. Contributes to development of internal clinical guidelines/pathways. Monitors patient outcomes and utilizes quality improvement activities and strategies that support quality patient care and optimizes outcomes in an interdisciplinary care environment and consistent with patient and family wishes. Demonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet specific patient care requirements nursing practice standards and other regulatory or required knowledge and /or skills.* Maintains current knowledge of clinical improvement strategies and outcomes management through self-study literature reviews site visits educational conferences and other forums. May be responsible to maintain a working knowledge of available clinical trials that might be appropriate to the patient population. Collaborates with research coordinators and/or principal investigators to ensure adherence to research protocols. Supports a professional atmosphere and an environment of coaching and development that supports shared decision making interdisciplinary collaboration and a high level of patient and employee satisfaction as evidenced by outcomes data. Oncology: Manages and tracks budgets of Cancer Committee approved support groups. Reviews available health education materials and makes recommendations for utilization. Coordinates and facilitates to patients in our service area the Cancer Committee approved support programs. Provides the necessary support to the Tumor Registrar in a timely manner. Actively participates in routine Tumor Boards/Cancer Conferences. Develops and maintains partnerships with physicians to promote utilization of MGH Cancer Center the Navigator and other MGH Cancer-related services. Participates in planning and administration of hospital organized education/prevention and cancer screenings. Provides screening results/navigation follow up and reports this information to Cancer Committee. Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Assures compliance with Federal and State regulations. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree BSN required and Master's degree in Nursing preferred Experience 3-4 years of progressively more responsible clinical nursing experience in specialty area required and Case Management discharge planning or Oncology experience may be preferred based on location preferred Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the State of Maryland or District of Columbia Upon Hire required and AOCN - Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse based on location Upon Hire preferred and 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 and Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Strong assessment skills of patient needs and concerns. Ability to perform duties autonomously under direction of multiple disciplines. Basic computer skills. Effective interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position has a hiring range of : USD $89,065.00 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr. $120,702 - $238,222 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position The Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing's (DON) leadership/management team and is responsible for one or more defined units/departments of organized nursing and patient care services. Creates a practice environment that exemplifies the values of patient care and implements a patient and nursing care delivery system which puts the patient first. Recognized as a professional role model who promotes an environment that supports the goals mission vision philosophy and values of the Division of Nursing and MedStar Health. Facilitates the cost-effective utilization of available resources (human material and financial) and ensures a high level of quality of care that is consistent with established standards of nursing practice for the patient populations served. The Director of Nursing assumes 24-hour administrative and leadership authority and responsibility for the management and direction of the operational personnel and financial activities of the specified units/departments. Directs and coordinates the activities of professional and support personnel within the assigned areas. Coordinates these functions in partnership with the nursing leadership team Medical Staff and leaders of other departments/disciplines and ensures they are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Health and entity's mission vision and values. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Creates a professional practice atmosphere and an environment of mentoring and professional development that supports shared/collaborative governance and a high level of associates' satisfaction as evidenced by outcomes data. Builds trusting and collaborative relationships with members of the inter-professional health care team and leaders of other departments. Creates an environment that values opinion sharing utilizes shared decision-making and enhances associates' engagement and retention. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic and safe environment of care delivery that supports the framework of professional nursing practice based on evidenced and to achieve optimum patient care outcomes. Demonstrates responsibility for fiscal planning and management of the unit-based budget. Engages in ongoing productivity monitoring adherence to prescribed annual budget and assurance of adequate availability of personnel and other necessary resources to support the delivery of safe patient care and realization of departmental goals. Provides clinical leadership through role modeling professional practice behaviors and maintaining role accountabilities at the level of the associates. Integrates ethical standards and SPIRIT values into everyday activities. Supports the achievement of Magnet Recognition or Pathways to Excellence programs as determined by the Entity Chief Nursing Officer and/or Senior Director of Nursing. Serves as a change agent assisting others in understanding the importance necessity impact and process of change. Collaborates with the Senior Nursing Leadership Team to seek and utilize information to develop implement and manage a budget which supports organizational objectives patient care standards safety high reliability and quality of care. Hires evaluates coaches mentors promotes counsels disciplines and when necessary terminates associates to achieve behaviors aligned with MedStar's vision mission and values. Develops associates based on their strengths and professional advancement needs. Utilizes approaches and strategies that support the retention engagement and recruitment of associates; optimize patient care outcomes; and sustain the interdisciplinary model of care (IMOC) and its related standards of excellence. Develops implements and evaluates departmental goals that support the nursing strategic plan in collaboration with the nursing leadership team and other personnel within the department. Delegates certain activities to others within the unit/department as appropriate. Monitors and analyzes departmental performance data (e.g. nursing sensitive measures) and identifies and participates in performance improvement opportunities. Ensures compliance with unit divisional hospital/facility policies and procedures and governmental and accreditation regulations. Takes corrective action when deficiencies occur. Creates and supports a patient-centered care environment that fosters optimal patient experience as demonstrated by outcomes data. Communicates with patients' families and significant others and acts as resource for associates in dealing with patient/family issues. Investigates and follows through on customer complaints and concerns. Ensures that adequate materials supplies and equipment are available in support of optimal care delivery and that cost containment efforts are implemented. Communicates new material and supply needs to materials/supply chain leaders. Participates or engages associates as appropriate in product and equipment selection. Oversees the development of unit specific orientation preceptor programs and competencies for all personnel within the department. Collaborates with nursing professional development practice innovation and informatics and supports the implementation of new programs. Helps design educational and competency assessment programs to ensure the highest quality care delivery and customer engagement. Provides associates with timely constructive feedback on performance. Develops standards of performance evaluates performance of associates and conducts performance management planning. Identifies individual development needs and provides appropriate resources to meet needs. Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions. Maintains ongoing communication with associates to review programs provide feedback discuss new developments and exchange information. Engages in unit/department-based activities that enhance cost containment facilitate capacity management and patient flow/throughput and promote efficient care delivery systems. Actively participates in efforts to reduce patient length of stay by collaborating with medical providers and other disciplines to facilitate timely discharge planning. Participates in hospital/entity or system committees task forces interdisciplinary forums and projects (e.g. serious safety event reviews and performance improvement teams) at the request of Senior Nursing Leadership Team. Promotes a public image of professional nursing excellence and represents the hospital in community outreach efforts as appropriate. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of nursing and health care through a variety of professional activities including but not limited to reading the appropriate literature attending related seminars and conferences and maintaining membership in professional nursing associations. Demonstrates accountability for own professional development and advancement. Assumes administrative responsibilities in absence of the Senior Director of Nursing and provides coverage for other colleagues. Maintains the ability to provide direct care for a caseload of patients as required. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program required Master's degree in Nursing or health related field from a nationally accredited program preferred Experience 3-4 years of nursing experience required 1-2 years of management and leadership 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. 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. Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either his/her clinical specialty or Nursing Administration within 2 years required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment on highly 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 $120,702.00 - USD $238,222.00 /Yr. 
The House Supervisor maintains nursing unit goal and objectivea and is responsible for the supervision of nursing unit(s).The House Supervisor ensures compliance of nursing practices, procedures, systems, and processes with company policy as well as federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. The House Supervisor coordinates programs and services under the direction and in consultation with the Director of Nursing (DON).