Nursing Jobs in Ballston, VA
$115,003 - $190,008 / year
About this Job: Nurse Practitioner, MedStar Health Diabetes Boot Camp (Remote) MedStar Medical Group offers a rewarding career serving a unique patient population across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. Join an innovative, diabetes care team where your expertise, leadership, and passion for improving patient outcomes will make a meaningful difference every day. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the MedStar Health Diabetes Boot Camp, an established telehealth program that provides intensive, evidence-based diabetes management and education to individuals living with diabetes. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop ongoing therapeutic relationships with patients through frequent virtual visits, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve meaningful improvements in their health. As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with registered dietitians, diabetes care and education specialists, support staff, and physician leaders to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care. You will manage patients through a structured 14-week program, conducting weekly follow-up visits, adjusting medications, interpreting glucose data, providing education, and partnering with patients to develop personalized care plans that fit their individual goals, lifestyles, and preferences. The Nurse Practitioner in this role will work remotely from home, assessing, diagnosing, treating, and educating individuals who are newly diagnosed with diabetes or those with established diabetes requiring additional support and intensive management. Candidates should have a minimum of 1-2 years of diabetes management experience as an advanced practice provider. Experience with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin pumps, and automated insulin delivery (AID) systems is highly desirable. CDCES and/or BC-ADM certification is preferred but not required. The Ideal Candidate While strong clinical diabetes management skills are essential, success in this role also requires exceptional interpersonal and telehealth communication skills. Our most successful providers are those who can establish trust quickly, motivate patients through behavior change, and create meaningful connections in a virtual environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Expertise in evidence-based diabetes management and pharmacotherapy Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills The ability to engage, motivate, and empower patients through telehealth A genuine passion for helping patients achieve their health goals Emotional intelligence, empathy, and patient-centered care skills Experience using shared decision-making and motivational interviewing techniques Strong organizational and time-management skills Adaptability and comfort working in a rapidly evolving virtual care environment A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a close-knit multidisciplinary team A commitment to delivering exceptional patient experiences and outcomes Schedule Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. No weekends or holidays As a MedStar Medical Group, You Can Expect Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits Opportunity to practice at the forefront of virtual diabetes care Collaboration with a highly skilled team of endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, and registered dietitians nutritionist/diabetes care and education specialists Comprehensive onboarding and training Mentorship from experienced APP and physician leaders 30 days PTO, plus 7 holidays and 2 personal days CME allowance and dedicated CME days outside of PTO Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options Retirement benefits with employer matching The opportunity to make a measurable impact on patients' lives through innovative population health and telehealth programs If you are passionate about diabetes care, thrive in a collaborative team environment, and have the ability to connect with patients in a meaningful way through telehealth, we encourage you to apply and join our mission of transforming diabetes care one patient at a time. This position has a hiring range of : USD $115,003.00 - USD $190,008.00 /Yr. $102,606 - $196,996 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position 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 funThe 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. Primary Duties and Responsibilities 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 exchange information. Completes annual performance reviews of unit/department-based associates in a timely manner. Ensures the reviews reflect the individual associate's ability to meet performance expectations and beneficial ongoing developmental goals. Provides associates with ongoing feedback and champions their continued professional growth and development. In the absence of the Director of Nursing maintains communication with the Senior Director of Nursing and Patient Care Services unit-based associates Medical Director providers other nurse leaders and personnel from other departments for the purpose of coordinating operations among the unit/department clinical nursing division and hospital/entity. 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 necessary and following the chain-of-command. Takes action to ensure optimal execution of the National Patient Safety Goals nursing sensitive indicators/measures regulatory requirements and other identified quality metrics. Identifies and participates in performance improvement opportunities as appropriate and based on findings. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing in the hiring evaluation promotion and termination of personnel within the assigned unit/department as needed. Initiates coaching and counseling of associates. Monitors and ensures appropriate staffing for unit(s). Collaborates with other nurse leaders (Directors of Nursing Directors of Clinical Nursing Informatics Practice Innovation Professional Development and others) to ensure associate competencies. Identifies individual staff development needs and provides appropriate resources to meet needs. 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 the nursing team by maintaining staff accountability. Evaluates the need for and contributes to improvement in the professional practice environment. Participates in hospital/entity committees task forces interdisciplinary forums and projects (e.g. serious safety event reviews and performance improvement teams) at the request of Director of Nursing. Contributes to the achievement of Magnet Recognition or Pathways to Excellence program. 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 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. 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 1-2 years 2 years of 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 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. 
$75,545.60 - $125,923.20 / year
This is a 10 hr shift position (8am-6:30pm) that involves every other weekend rotations. The Case Manager Hybrid I/II will provide case management services to patients and their families or caregivers. This role involves both discharge planning and utilization review components. The Case Manager Hybrid I/II as an onsite role act as the central hub of patient care, ensuring continuity, efficiency, and quality outcomes for complex, chronic, or high-risk cases. They bridge the gap between providers, patients, and external resources to manage health outcomes proactively. Assist with direct patient assessment, participate in planning and implementation of intervention and ensure follow-up and coordination of services. Leads or participates in in-person or virtual care team planning meetings, acting as the primary point of contact for the team. Advocates for patient needs, addresses barriers to care (such as social determinants), and ensures alignment across the interdisciplinary team. Manages a panel of complex patients, focusing on reducing avoidable admissions and optimizing resource utilization. Engage in outreach activities in the community to effectively case manage to discharge. Assist with administrative tasks, as needed for all patients and families. Review and authorize hospital days by ensuring the care provided aligns with insurance company guidelines, reducing the risk of denied claims. Part of the role includes Identifying and securing community resources, including Medicaid, Medicare, or other funding programs through high-risk process for patients, helping to manage the financial aspects of complex cases. Use analytic tools to predict and prevent unnecessary readmissions, reducing costs for both the patient and the organization. All 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 and assigned/covering patients. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically, those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree (Required) Master's Degree (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 5 years' experience with at least three (3) in an acute inpatient setting (Required) Experience in one or more of the following areas: designated/pediatric specialty, program/project development, clinical pathways or leadership (Required) Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse (Required) Functional Accountabilities Current certification in Case Management or Utilization Management (Preferred) Professional Practice/Research Participate in Shared Leadership. Contribute to the MAGNET Journey of Children’s National. Ensure nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice. Accountable to participate in the Nursing Division’s Performance Improvement process (division or unit level). Participate in community activities. Patient Resource Services Communicate denials, high risk, or changes in level of care using accepted processes to limit financial risk to CNMC and patients’ families. Navigate internal and external systems to accurately identify or secure payers and link patients to needed services. Discharge Transitional Plan of Care Lead and proactively define discharge and transitional care criteria daily with the healthcare team to facilitate efficient care transitions. Conduct an initial assessment within 1 day of patient and family to identify potential discharge barriers and needs in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements. Document in EHR and escalate timely to leadership any barriers Develop and implement a plan of care and make referrals based on a needs assessment and available resources in conjunction with care team members. Transition care to external providers and services to achieve quality outcomes for patient and family . Provide clinical reviews/referrals to third party payers using nationally recognized medical necessity criteria and validate authorization or denial of services and document appropriately in EHR (Initial Assessment & ongoing assessment) Case Management Nursing focused Follow High Risk Process (Uninsured/Social/Financial Risk) Monitor Length of Stay (LOS) and Document Avoidable Days/Delays for all patients assigned Timely handoff to teams (nursing/CM/Provider) to ensure continuity of care for all patients Documentation Document according to departmental policy. Abide by nursing practice guidelines Initial Assessment 1-2 days of admission and Ongoing assessment weekly. Document daily if needed as ongoing patient care management occurs Document parent guardian choice for each patient with a case management need (ex: DME/PDN/Placement etc) Performance Improvement Identify, implement, and evaluate processes to improve customer service, reimbursement and/or hospital performance. Participate in the identification of Process Improvement issues and take steps to improve unit or CRM processes. Promote the development of CRM department and other members of the healthcare team. Identify gaps in care coordination, discharge planning, and resource utilization Ensure adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, DOH) Work closely with other case managers, social workers, physicians, payors and nursing staff Utilize department tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as length of stay (LOS), Avoidable days, readmission rates, and care transitions Effectively manage patent ratio of 1:30 for safe discharge Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) Organization Patient Services Position Status R (Regular) Work Schedule 8a-6:30p(10hrs) every other wkend rotation Job Posting Jun 6, 2026, 1:16:16 AM Full-Time Salary Range 75545.6 
$97,947.20 - $162,801 / year
About this Job: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital — a proud Magnet® designated academic medical center — is seeking an experienced and passionate Pre and Post Operative Clinical Nurse Educator to join our Division of Nursing. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of nursing practice, support clinical excellence, and elevate patient care through evidence-based education and professional development. MedStar’s pre and post-operative units are in the recently inaugurated Verstandig Pavilion, located on Georgetown's campus. This state-of-the-art Medical and Surgical building, which spans 477,000 square feet, is dedicated to delivering optimal care and comfort to our patients. About the Role The Clinical Nurse Educator provides educational leadership that supports excellence in nursing practice and aligns with MedStar Georgetown’s mission, vision, values, and Magnet standards. This role is essential in advancing clinical competency, supporting certification, and integrating evidence-based practice throughout nursing teams. Units Pre operative and Discharge Unit Phase I Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Post Procedural PACU These units are located on two floors immediately above and below one another. The units support 31 operating rooms and two procedural units. These units provide immediate postoperative care to inpatient and outpatient surgical patients The PACU Nurses care for adult and pediatric patients who have undergone a broad range of surgical procedures, with acuity ranging from Ambulatory to Critical Care. Surgical specialties include ENT, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery and Transplant, as well as Urological, Vascular, Plastic, and Thoracic. Schedule Monday - Friday Days Key responsibilities include Serving as a mentor, coach, and role model for experienced and new to practice nursing staff. Assessing staff learning needs and designing, implementing, and evaluating education programs and unit-based orientation. Supporting certification and professional development, including specialty fellowship programs. Leading and participating in performance improvement, quality initiatives, and nursing research. Collaborating across interdisciplinary and academic partners to support clinical and educational objectives and enhance practice environments. Promoting shared governance through active participation in nursing councils, committees, task forces, and system initiatives. Nursing Benefits Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources Comprehensive health benefit plans Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options Retirement plans with match. Tuition assistance to advance your education. Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health Relocation assistance up to $5,000 5-time Magnet hospital – only 14.5% of certified hospitals have achieved this status Qualifications Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing required Bachelor's degree required Master's degree in Nursing Education or other related field preferred Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross). Pre or Post Operative Clinical experience required. 5-7 years Pre or Postoperative Clinical experience preferred 1-2 years 2 years in a university teaching hospital preferred Clinical education experience preferred Cert Nurse Educator - CNE Certification in Nursing Education or clinical area within 1 Year required RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current D.C. licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required What We Offer Opportunities to actively contribute to Magnet®-driven practice excellence Collaboration across a nationally recognized academic medical center Support for professional growth, certification, and continuing education A culture grounded in cura personalis — care of the whole person Join Us If you are inspired to develop nurses, elevate clinical practice, and lead through education and mentorship, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact at MedStar Georgetown. This position has a hiring range of : USD $97,947.20 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr. $97,947.20 - $162,801 / year
About this Job: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital — a proud Magnet® designated academic medical center — is seeking an experienced and passionate Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Clinical Nurse Educator to join our Division of Nursing. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of nursing practice, support clinical excellence, and elevate patient care through evidence-based education and professional development. About the Role The Clinical Nurse Educator provides educational leadership that supports excellence in nursing practice and aligns with MedStar Georgetown’s mission, vision, values, and Magnet standards. This role is essential in advancing clinical competency, supporting certification, and integrating evidence-based practice throughout nursing teams. Schedule Monday - Friday Days Key responsibilities include Serving as a mentor, coach, and role model for experienced and new to practice nursing staff. Assessing staff learning needs and designing, implementing, and evaluating education programs and unit-based orientation. Supporting certification and professional development, including specialty fellowship programs. Leading and participating in performance improvement, quality initiatives, and nursing research. Collaborating across interdisciplinary and academic partners to support clinical and educational objectives and enhance practice environments. Promoting shared governance through active participation in nursing councils, committees, task forces, and system initiatives. Nursing Benefits Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources Comprehensive health benefit plans Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options Retirement plans with match. Tuition assistance to advance your education. Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health Relocation assistance up to $5,000 5-time Magnet hospital – only 14.5% of certified hospitals have achieved this status Qualifications Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing required Bachelor's degree required Master's degree in Nursing Education or other related field preferred Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross). Pre or Post Operative Clinical experience required. 5-7 years Medical, Surgical, Telemetry experience preferred 1-2 years 2 years in a university teaching hospital preferred Clinical education experience preferred Cert Nurse Educator - CNE Certification in Nursing Education or clinical area within 1 Year required RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current D.C. licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required What We Offer Opportunities to actively contribute to Magnet®-driven practice excellence Collaboration across a nationally recognized academic medical center Support for professional growth, certification, and continuing education A culture grounded in cura personalis — care of the whole person Join Us If you are inspired to develop nurses, elevate clinical practice, and lead through education and mentorship, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact at MedStar Georgetown. This position has a hiring range of : USD $97,947.20 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr. $97,947.20 - $162,801 / year
About this Job: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital — a proud Magnet® designated academic medical center — is seeking an experienced and passionate Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Educator to join our Division of Nursing. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of nursing practice, support clinical excellence, and elevate patient care through evidence-based education and professional development. The Emergency Department is in our outstanding newly opened Verstandig Pavilion State-of-the-Art Facilities: The Verstandig Pavilion is equipped with all-private inpatient rooms and the latest medical technology, ensuring an optimal environment for both patients and healthcare professionals. Modernized Emergency Department: Our newly expanded and modernized ED includes a fast-track area, separate ambulance entrance, and private treatment/exam rooms, facilitating efficient and high-quality patient care. Rooftop Helipad: Direct access to our ICUs and ED via a rooftop helipad, allowing for swift and seamless patient transfers. Reputation: Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations. Awarded the first ANCC Well-Being Excellence™ credential. Magnet® Designation. We are proud to be among the 2% of hospitals to have received Magnet® designation five or more times. Our Emergency Department is staffed and equipped to care for over 40,000 patients a year ranging from newborn to end of life. Our metropolitan ED provides high quality care to a wide variety of patients, including adult and pediatric patients from the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute and the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Additionally, MedStar Georgetown is accredited by the Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and receives acute stroke patients from all around the DC region. All the nurses in the Emergency Department are certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and are NIH Stroke Certified and many also have their CEN, TNCC, and ENPC certifications. ED Nursing Leadership supports and encourages nurses to enhance their educational expertise and professional development. MedStar Georgetown’s Emergency Department prides itself on its teamwork, collaborative governance and decision making which creates and implements new ideas centered on evidenced based practice. About the Role The Clinical Educator provides educational leadership that supports excellence in nursing practice and aligns with MedStar Georgetown’s mission, vision, values, and Magnet standards. This role is essential in advancing clinical competency, supporting certification, and integrating evidence-based practice throughout nursing teams. Schedule Monday – Friday Days Key responsibilities include: Serving as a mentor, coach, and role model for nursing staff. Assessing staff learning needs and designing, implementing, and evaluating education programs and unit-based orientation. Supporting certification and professional development, including specialty fellowship programs. Leading and participating in performance improvement, quality initiatives, and nursing research. Collaborating across interdisciplinary and academic partners to support clinical and educational objectives and enhance practice environments. Promoting shared governance through active participation in nursing councils, committees, task forces, and system initiatives. Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required Bachelor's degree required Master's degree in Nursing Education or other related field preferred Experience 5-7 years nursing clinical experience preferred in Emergency Medicine 1-2 years 2 years in a university teaching hospital preferred Clinical education experience preferred Licenses and Certifications Cert Nurse Educator - CNE Certification in Nursing Education or clinical area within 1 Year required RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current D.C. licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required What We Offer Opportunities to actively contribute to Magnet®-driven practice excellence Collaboration across a nationally recognized academic medical center Support for professional growth, certification, and continuing education A culture grounded in cura personalis — care of the whole person Join Us If you are inspired to develop nurses, elevate clinical practice, and lead through education and mentorship, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact at MedStar Georgetown. This position has a hiring range of : USD $97,947.20 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr. $102,606 - $196,996 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position 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 funThe 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. Primary Duties and Responsibilities 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 exchange information. Completes annual performance reviews of unit/department-based associates in a timely manner. Ensures the reviews reflect the individual associate's ability to meet performance expectations and beneficial ongoing developmental goals. Provides associates with ongoing feedback and champions their continued professional growth and development. In the absence of the Director of Nursing maintains communication with the Senior Director of Nursing and Patient Care Services unit-based associates Medical Director providers other nurse leaders and personnel from other departments for the purpose of coordinating operations among the unit/department clinical nursing division and hospital/entity. 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 necessary and following the chain-of-command. Takes action to ensure optimal execution of the National Patient Safety Goals nursing sensitive indicators/measures regulatory requirements and other identified quality metrics. Identifies and participates in performance improvement opportunities as appropriate and based on findings. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing in the hiring evaluation promotion and termination of personnel within the assigned unit/department as needed. Initiates coaching and counseling of associates. Monitors and ensures appropriate staffing for unit(s). Collaborates with other nurse leaders (Directors of Nursing Directors of Clinical Nursing Informatics Practice Innovation Professional Development and others) to ensure associate competencies. Identifies individual staff development needs and provides appropriate resources to meet needs. 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 the nursing team by maintaining staff accountability. Evaluates the need for and contributes to improvement in the professional practice environment. Participates in hospital/entity committees task forces interdisciplinary forums and projects (e.g. serious safety event reviews and performance improvement teams) at the request of Director of Nursing. Contributes to the achievement of Magnet Recognition or Pathways to Excellence program. 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 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. 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 1-2 years 2 years of 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 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. 