Nursing Jobs in Chantilly, VA
$130,000 - $210,000 / year
About this Job: Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) ICU & CVICU Opportunities | Washington, D.C. & Surrounding Maryland MedStar Health is seeking experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AGACNPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to join our Critical Care teams across the Washington, D.C. region. As the largest healthcare system in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. area, MedStar offers the opportunity to practice in diverse Critical Care environments from a nationally recognized academic Level I Trauma Center in downtown Washington, D.C., to collaborative community hospitals throughout suburban Maryland. You'll care for high-acuity patients alongside expert intensivists, surgeons, physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Current Opportunities MedStar Washington Hospital Center – Washington, D.C. | Premier academic Level I Trauma & tertiary referral center | CVICU MedStar Montgomery Medical Center – Olney, MD | Suburban community near Bethesda, Rockville, and Washington, D.C. | Med/Surg ICU MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center – Clinton, MD | Convenient to Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Annapolis | Med/Surg ICU Opportunities are available in both Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Units (CVICU) . Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Physician Assistant program Current AGACNP or NCCPA certification Current BLS and ACLS certification At least 1 year of acute care APP experience required Benefits Competitive compensation Nocturnist options with differential Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid malpractice insurance Annual CME allowance Retirement plan with employer match Award-winning wellness programs and provider concierge services Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program If you're looking to build your Critical Care career in one of the country's most dynamic healthcare markets, we'd love to connect and discuss the opportunities available across MedStar Health in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding Maryland region. This position has a hiring range of : USD $130,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr. 
$89,065 - $162,801 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position Coordinates activities with the Attending Physician as assigned. The primary responsibilities of the position will be the following: assisting in communications with patients; triaging patients and patient issues symptom management and patient education regarding their disease process and treatment. Assures the monitoring and confirmation of service delivery and evaluation of health care services for patients and patient families. Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team utilizing clinical outcome data to support innovative and cost-effective changes to practice and to the health care system. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards. Schedule Monday - Friday Days Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provides direct and indirect care to patients and families and objectively and systematically evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care delivery. Collaborates and coordinates with physicians and all disciplines involved in the patient's care to assure timely progress toward the best clinical outcome in the most cost-effective manner. Provides extensive patient education regarding disease process treatment plan and symptom management. Expertise in specialty area enables the registered nurse to triage and assess patients in order to provide optimum level of care. Assists patients and families through disease process and cancer diagnosis continuum. Collaborates to assist patients with authorizing and precertification of insurance coverage for tests as ordered as part of the treatment plan. Serves to problem solve; focusing on operational issues that may impede patient outcomes in a timely manner Triages phone calls and patient portal inquiries and provides consultations and follow-up as needed. Reports the status of progress and recommends/implements appropriate measures for Performance Improvement (PI). Assists with new employee orientation while continuing to complete competency assessments and continuing education Serves to problem solve; focusing on operational issues that may impede patient outcomes in a timely manner. Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive. This position may be used from time to time in other capacities as directed by department leadership Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree Nursing required Master's degree Nursing preferred Experience 1-2 years relevant clinical experience required 1-2 years ambulatory Care and Oncology 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. OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification within 1 Year preferred This position has a hiring range of : USD $89,065.00 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr. 
$102,606 - $196,996 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position The Assistant Director of Ambulatory Nursing (Family Practice) 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(s)/office(s)/service line. Directs and coordinates the clinical and patient care delivery of the site/office-based professional and support personnel. Ensures the provision of holistic culturally competent and person-centered quality safe and cost-effective evidence-based nursing care for patients/families. Applies the nursing process within the context of the organization's shared/collaborative decision-making framework. Collaboratively manages the patient's transitions across the continuum of care to assist patients and populations in achieving or maintaining an optimal level of health and functioning. The Assistant Director of Ambulatory Nursing assumes administrative and leadership authority and responsibility for the assigned site/offices. 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 site/office goals objectives policies and procedures and ensures compliance with 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 efforts to ensures site/office 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 site/office-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/Senior Director of Nursing maintains communication with the VP and CNO MAS & MMG Medical Director providers other clinical leaders and personnel from other departments for the purpose of coordinating operations among the site/office clinical nursing division and entity. Contributes to the development implementation monitoring and management of the site/office-based budget and to support the organizational objectives patient care standards and quality of care. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility with day-to-day site(s)/office(s) 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. Rounds on patients during the day 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 site/office-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 and Operations leader(s) in the hiring evaluation promotion and termination of personnel within the assigned site/office as needed. Initiates coaching and counseling of associates. Monitors and ensures appropriate staffing for site/office(s). Collaborates with other nurse leaders (Directors of Nursing Professional Development and others) to ensure associate competencies. Identifies individual staff development needs and provides appropriate resources to meet needs. Assists with developing orientation of newly hired associates and preceptor and resource clinical programs. Plans and coordinates the assessment of site/office-specific competencies for all clinical personnel within the site/office. 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 site/office. 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 clinical team by maintaining staff accountability. Evaluates the need for and contributes to improvement in the professional practice environment. Participates in 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 or Operation leaders. Promotes a public image of professional nursing excellence and represents the entity 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 of patients as required. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a Nationally accredited program required and Master's degree in Nursing or a health related field from a Nationally accredited program preferred Experience 3-4 years 3-4 years of progressive nursing care experience required and 1-2 years leadership and management experience preferred Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Valid in the State of Maryland or District of Columbia - jurisdiction is dependent on the entity of employment. Upon Hire required and Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration 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 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. 
$74,214 - $134,596 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position Facilitates the inpatient admission of appropriate rehabilitation patients to MedStar National Rehabilitation Network (MNRN) by obtaining accurate clinical data through performing on-site and record/telephone patient evaluations. Individuals in this role are responsible for educating the referring staff of community hospitalspatients family members and external payers regarding the effective and efficient utilization of MNRN program services and resources. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Performs on site record and telephone pre-admission screening/clinical assessment to determine appropriateness of referral and medical stability for inpatient acute rehabilitation program. Completes assessment/evaluation within 24 hours or in one working day of the referral (documents exceptions within the electronic medical record). Reviews clinical information in patient's medical record and performs physical assessment of the patient to verify/confirm information in medical record and interviews referring healthcare team members patient's and family. Prepares a summary report at time of initial on-site evaluation and provides preliminary recommendation to referral source regarding appropriate level care of potential patients. Reviews clinical data/assessment with MNRN manager and/or physician for determination of medical stability and appropriateness for admission and notifies referral source of MNRN decision. Educates patient families or significant others referral sources hospital personnel external payers and case managers regarding inpatient acute rehabilitation program service and benefits admission criteria bed availability day treatment programs outpatient centers/programs and basic knowledge of third party reimbursement. Maintains marketing plans for each assigned hospital. Maintains a thorough knowledge of MNRN facilities products and services while developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with referral sources. Prepares/submits marketing reports and all necessary data for accurate maintenance of statistics conducts tours for family members and referral sources and participates in formal marketing programs as directed. Participates in service area activities Quality Improvement projects and MNRN program steering committees. Provides feedback on admitted patients' progress at MNRN to referral sources as requested. Serves as a rehabilitation nurse consultant/resource for referring hospital personnel and maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information and high ethical standards which entail providing recommendations for alternative level of care when patient needs cannot be met at MNRN. Submits preliminary treatment plan estimated length of stay and rehabilitation goals required for precertification process. Communicates verbally with appropriate MedStar NRN staff regarding special needs e.g. equipment social issues etc. Keeps credentials needed for position current and active as required by governing practice body and MNRN policy. Travels via personal automobile with a 50–60-mile radius of MNRN to referring hospitals/healthcare facilities. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree as an RN required Will consider relevant work experience in lieu of education. Experience 1-2 years of RN experience required Licenses and Certifications Current DC RN license required at the time of hire. Must have access to reliable transportation. Knowledge Skills and Abilities The incumbent in this role must have thorough understanding of the process of rehabilitation expert physical assessment and patient/family education skills the ability to be sensitive to confidential information and a professional and compassionate attitude towards patients family members staff and external parties. The incumbent in this role must be able to operate basic office equipment including but not limited to: phone laptop tablets fax and copying machines. This position has a hiring range of : USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr. $90,000 - $100,000 / year
Overview After Hours Registered Nurse / RN, Hospice Location: Washington DC Position: After Hours Registered Nurse / RN, Hospice Position Type: Full-Time Remote/Virtual Position: No Coverage Area: Washington DC Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse Salary: $90000 - $100000 / year Schedule: Monday - Thursday 5pm-8am Offer Based on Years of Experience What You Need to Know Reimagining Your Career in Hospice Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care. We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together. Be the Best Hospice After Hours Admission RN You Can Be If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the applicable state is required, with an associate degree preferred. CPR certification is recommended (required for direct patient care in Georgia), along with prior experience in hospice, home health, medical-surgical, or population-specific nursing such as geriatrics or pediatrics. Must demonstrate a willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and maintain reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and state-required liability auto insurance. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems. The ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team is required. This role involves regular physical activity, including lifting patients over 200 lbs with assistance, transporting supplies and equipment up to 20 lbs for distances of 500 feet, and frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, and reaching. Responsibilities: Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in alignment with regulatory requirements and the Case Management Recipe. Maintains timely and accurate documentation, ensures care plans reflect current patient status, and communicates effectively with the care team to coordinate optimal use of resources, especially in complex or high-risk situations. Provides education and emotional support to patients and caregivers based on individual needs, and actively participates in on-call rotations, admissions, and care transitions as directed. If serving as a Care Manager, coordinates all aspects of patient care including scheduling, medication management, plan of care oversight, IDG collaboration, and supervision of LPNs, LVNs, and Hospice Aides; participates in IDG meetings and patient/family conferences. If serving in an On-Call capacity, responds to triage calls, performs visits and assessments, coordinates care with the Administrator On Call, and may attend IDG meetings and family conferences; also participates in training, committees, and other duties as assigned within licensure scope. Our Investment in You Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off and paid holidays Professional development opportunities Company-matching 401(k) Flexible spending and health savings accounts Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees And more! Why AccentCare? Come As You Are At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability. 
$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. 