Nursing Jobs in Capitol Hill, DC
$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. 
$69,074.45 - $106,268.38 / year
Overview Join Our Team at Maryland Oncology Hematology! We’re looking for passionate and talented professionals to join our team in providing exceptional cancer care. If you’re dedicated to making a difference for patients, physicians, and colleagues, we want to hear from you! With 15+ locations across Maryland and DC, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow and thrive. Explore opportunities with us and apply today! The general pay scale for this position at MOH is $69,074.45 - $106,268.38 per year. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc. Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Sign-On Bonus: We are excited to offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified Registered Nurse (RN) candidates, payable in accordance with company policy. Bonus eligibility is contingent upon meeting all onboarding requirements and maintaining employment in good standing for a minimum of 2 years. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Responsibilities Job Description Key Responsibilities *See below for supplementary language regarding Specialty Specific Requirements (e.g. transplant, infusion) as applicable. Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices. Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history. Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions. Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider. Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material. Provides psychosocial support to patients and families. Maintains patient confidentiality. Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician. Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique. Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable. Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices. Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided. Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture. Maintains work environment Restocks the supply area as needed. Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen. Maintains all disinfection protocols. Maintains equipment according to quality control standards. Facilitates clinical operations and patient care Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart. Assists physician with exams and procedures. Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms. Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients. Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart. As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care. Assist patients in locating available community resources. Inter professional collaboration Assist and collaborate with clinical research. Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants. Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed. Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses Other duties as assigned Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities. Qualifications Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities): Education/Training – Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred. RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Must maintain continuing education requirements. Business Experience – 3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred. Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Oncology certification preferred Infusion RN Key Responsibilities (Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.): Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home. Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage. Minimum Job Qualifications: and infusion nursing. Chemotherapy Immunotherapy provider card, preferred. Working Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. 
