Nursing Jobs in Edgewater, MD
$102,606 - $196,996 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position Are you an experienced ICU nurse who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments? Do you have a passion for developing exceptional nurses, driving quality outcomes, and ensuring every critically ill patient receives outstanding care—regardless of unit? MedStar Washington Hospital Center , a nationally recognized Magnet® designated academic medical center, is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead our Critical Care Float Pool . This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an operationally focused manager who excels at building high-performing teams, advancing nursing practice, and supporting excellence across multiple intensive care units. About the Critical Care Float Pool Our Critical Care Float Pool is comprised of highly skilled ICU nurses who provide expert care across a variety of adult critical care environments. These experienced clinicians are essential to maintaining safe staffing, operational flexibility, and exceptional patient care throughout the hospital. The Nurse Manager will oversee a versatile team that supports specialized critical care areas, partnering closely with unit leadership to ensure seamless staffing, consistent clinical excellence, and outstanding patient outcomes. The Opportunity As the Nurse Manager, you will provide operational, clinical, and professional leadership for the Critical Care Float Pool. You will be responsible for workforce planning, staff engagement, quality improvement, competency management, and ensuring the delivery of evidence-based nursing care across multiple ICU settings. This leader will: Lead the day-to-day operations of the Critical Care Float Pool. Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop a highly engaged team of ICU nurses while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Monitor and evaluate the quality of nursing care delivered by float pool staff, ensuring compliance with evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, and organizational policies. Conduct audits of clinical documentation and patient care processes to identify opportunities for improvement and mitigate clinical risk. Collaborate with Quality, Patient Safety, Infection Prevention, and Nursing Leadership teams to investigate patient safety events, implement corrective action plans, and promote best practices. Address clinical practice concerns while ensuring adherence to professional standards, hospital policies, scope of practice, and patient care protocols. Serve as an expert clinical resource for nurses managing complex patient care situations and ethical decision-making. Partner with ICU leadership to identify practice gaps and implement targeted interventions that improve quality and consistency of care. Support professional growth through specialty certification, continuing education, leadership development, and advanced clinical training. Represent the Critical Care Float Pool within shared governance councils and interdisciplinary committees, advocating for staff while advancing nursing practice. Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, staffing effectiveness, nurse engagement, and operational excellence. Analyze staffing, quality, safety, and patient outcome metrics to identify trends, improve performance, and optimize resource utilization. Champion initiatives that reduce hospital-acquired conditions, improve patient experience, and support the ongoing success of our Magnet journey. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Nursing required Current RN license in the District of Columbia 3-4 years minimum in a hospital setting Current BLS certification Preferred Master's degree in Nursing or related field Recent leadership experience in an ICU or critical care environment CCRN or other nationally recognized specialty certification Experience leading quality improvement initiatives, regulatory readiness, and nursing professional practice programs Lead with purpose. Elevate nursing excellence. Advance critical care at MWHC! This position has a hiring range of : USD $102,606.00 - USD $196,996.00 /Yr. 
$115,000 - $190,000 / year
About this Job: MedStar Health is the largest health system in the region, with more than 35,000 associates, 10 hospitals, and more than 700 access points of care. Our expansive network ensures patients have access to the most advanced cardiovascular care—close to where they live and work. For more than 60 years, MedStar Health has been the premier destination for world-class heart and vascular care. We are currently seeking Experienced Advance Practice Providers (NPs & PAs) across multiple cardiovascular and surgical specialties. These candidates will be considered for a SIGNING Bonus, RETENTION Bonus, and/or Relocation Allowances . There is a generous "off-shift adjuster" for roles that require weekends or nights (after 7p). Applicants should have clinical experience as noted: Cardiology Outpatient cardiology with hospital rounding (MINIMUM 1-2 years cardiology experience as a clinician) MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (157286) MedStar Franklin Square Hospital (164695) Advanced Heart Failure Inpatient APP at (Minimum 2 years of acute care cardiology experience as a clinician) MedStar Washington Hospital Center MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Interventional Cardiology Inpatient APP at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (Minimum 2 years of acute care cardiology experience as a clinician) Cardiac Surgery Inpatient (Minimum 2 years of cardiac or other surgical setting experience as a clinician) MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (156001) MedStar Washington Hospital Center (158788) Cardiac Surgery First Assist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (Minimum of 2 years of experience as First Assist) (5 yr experience 160031) Why MedStar Health? Regional leader in cardiovascular excellence for 60+ years Official medical home of the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles Recognized among the Best Places to Work by: Baltimore magazine Baltimore Business Journal Washington Business Journal Proud member of the Institute for Diversity in Healthcare Management , committed to advancing leadership and career opportunities for diverse professionals #LI-SN1 This position has a hiring range of : USD $115,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr. 
$115,003 - $189,999 / year
About this Job: MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking a full-time inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our nationally recognized Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Program. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside leading cardiologists specializing in advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment. The APP will provide comprehensive inpatient management of patients with advanced cardiovascular disease, including acute and chronic heart failure, ventricular assist devices (VADs), heart transplant candidates and recipients, and patients requiring temporary mechanical circulatory support such as Impella, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). In collaboration with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and ancillary team members, the APP will play an integral role in delivering exceptional, evidence-based care to a complex and critically ill patient population. As part of MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, APPs are actively involved in innovative clinical programs, cutting-edge therapies, and research initiatives that help shape the future of advanced heart failure. This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to advancements in advanced heart failure and transplant care while impacting patient outcomes at a national leader in cardiovascular services. Qualifications Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (ACNP, AGACNP, or FNP with acute care experience) or Physician Assistant Current licensure in the District of Columbia (or eligibility for licensure) Minimum of 2 years of acute care cardiology experience , preferably in advanced heart failure, transplant, mechanical circulatory support, or critical care cardiology Schedule Flexible scheduling options: four 10-hour shifts or three 12-hour shifts per week Weekend coverage rotation approximately every six weeks This position has a hiring range of : USD $115,003.00 - USD $189,999.00 /Yr. $100,000 - $125,000 / year
Overview Nurse Practitioner / NP , Hospice Location: Baltimore, MD Remote/Virtual Position : No Coverage Area: Ascension St. Agnes Hospital Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Full-Time Hospice Nurse Practitioner Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 hour shirts. Reimagine 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. Offer Based on Years of Experience What You Need to Know Be the Best Hospice Nurse Practitioner You Can Be If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you: Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing - Masters degree Current and unecumbered advanced practice nurse license in the state(s) practicing One year of experience as an NP Certified by a nationally recognized advanced nurse practice organization Possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role (preferred) Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations Meet the regulations and requirements of the state(s) in which the program provides services Responsibilities: As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner, you will: Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family Monitor patient progress; update the Team Director and team members; consult regarding discharge planning and patient/family teaching Maintain continuity of care in coordinating with the care team and case manager for patients with ongoing needs Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or the state Board of Nursing Pre-Hospice Face-to-face clinical and needs assesment at intake, preferably in the patient's home setting, inclusive of patient's medical, emotional, spiritual, social, and practical needs Face-to-face reasssessment done when needed and at least every 60 days. Plan of care development based on these assessments and incorporting the patient's and family's priorities Initiate communication with attending physcians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family Clinical supervision of the care plan including all medicine orders Collaborate with the rest of the pre-hospice team including alerting the team to changes and newly identified patient needs as they arise 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. $93,288 - $222,976 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position The Clinical Administrator is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and leadership team. The role is accountable for directing and supervising clinical and administrative resources to ensure the provision of holistic culturally competent quality safe and cost-effective evidence-based nursing care for patients and families. This is accomplished by direct action delegation coaching and support of the Division of Nursing's associates and shared/collaborative governance activities. The Clinical Administrator is recognized as a professional role model and clinical expert who promotes a professional practice and care environment that supports continuous learning.The Clinical Administrator assumes leadership authority and responsibility during a specific shift (e.g. day evening night and/or weekend) either for a designated number of patient care units/departments or the hospital at large. Collaborates with the members of the Nursing Leadership team and other administrators/leaders within the hospital 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 Assumes clinical and administrative supervision of nursing and patient care services for multiple units/departments or hospital/entity. Consults advises or informs nursing providers and other leaders concerning issues that arise and their resolution as appropriate unit needs and/or problems during the shift worked. Escalates concerns applying the chain of command. Consults and communicates with nursing and hospital administration as well as senior medical staff and other Nurse Leaders concerning any operational issues or matters pertaining to staffing and the management of assigned areas. Functions as liaison between patient care administration and medical staff. Creates a professional atmosphere and an environment of coaching and development that supports shared/collaborative governance. 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. Assists Nurse Leaders in selecting training and orienting department personnel. Contributes to the development of standards of performance evaluating performance and conducting performance management planning for associates as appropriate. Initiates or makes recommendations for associate counseling and corrective action. Maintains ongoing communication with leaders to review programs provide feedback discuss new developments and exchange information. Manages materials equipment and supply activities assuring adequate availability and utilization. Communicates material and supply needs to departmental leaders. Participates in product selection and evaluation as appropriate. Coordinates with the Capacity Management and/or Admissions Departments to strategize for the daily flow of patients into and out of beds. Rounds routinely on each nursing unit and other departments to identify empty beds actual/potential discharges and transfers. Communicates this information back to the Admissions Department. Evaluates the effectiveness of bed turnover and communicates with Environmental Services as necessary. Monitors high risk patients and complicated conditions and institutes appropriate actions. Ensures compliance with unit divisional and hospital policies procedures as well as regulatory and accreditation standards. Prepares written documentation as required. Maintains required reports records statistics and notes. Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and notes patients' conditions when rounding on units. Coordinates department wide staffing patterns to meet safe and efficient staffing levels for each unit. Adjusts staffing to meet patient care needs and to provide adequate and fiscally responsible coverage of all units. Assists Nurse Leaders with unit/departmental staffing through coordination of float pool agency and per diem personnel. Supervises coordinates and evaluates patient care services interventions during assigned shift. Intervenes where necessary to assure optimal patient care outcomes by utilizing approaches and strategies that support and optimize outcomes. Takes action to support the National Patient Safety Goals nursing sensitive indicators regulatory requirements and other identified quality metrics. 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 Nurse Leaders. Attends departmental meetings and 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. 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 required Master's degree in Nursing or health related field preferred Must be from a nationally accredited program Experience 3-4 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 CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. Knowledge Skills and Abilities 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 $93,288.00 - USD $222,976.00 /Yr. $74,214 - $134,596 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position The Transitional Care Coordinator coordinates patient care and discharge planning across the continuum under the auspices of a provider's prescribed plan of care national guidelines and within the scope of case management practice. Educates and 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/ social work /respiratory therapy practice. Oversees directs and provides holistic culturally competent and evidence-based 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. Is recognized as a professional role model and Case Management Care Co-ordination readmission prevention expert who promotes a professional environment that supports nursing/social work/ respiratory therapy excellence and collaborative shared decision making. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Handles patient assessment education discharge planning and development of a post-acute care plan. Arranges and coordinates post-acute services and direct follow-up and monitoring patients' progress relative to their post-acute plan. Analyzes services and resources necessary to effectively prevent readmission and/or respond to the readmitted patients' episode of care encompassing the 30-day period post discharge from an inpatient stay. Works within the interdisciplinary team throughout the continuum of care to develop and manage the plan of care for the patient assisting patient/family with scheduling of ancillary testing and follow-up appointments; completing risk assessment screening and education regarding resources available to the patient and family/significant caregiver; and planning for continuing care such as but not limited to patient and community services community outreach resources home care palliative and hospice services as necessary. Provides patient education such as initial and follow-up continuing education related to specific disease process associated treatment modality management and agreed plan of care for patient and family; and is available as a resource to assist in the provision of community education and outreach development. Acts as a liaison between patients' families the health care team community resources and other facilities to coordinate the provision of post-acute care; and as a patient advocate to help identify and eliminate barriers to 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 MedStar Washington Hospital Center at other external facilities and in their communities for timely diagnosis treatment and survivorship. 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. Contributes to development of internal case management 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. Research cause of all readmissions reevaluates discharge plan and works with the patient and family/support on needs of renewed discharge plan. Maintains 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. Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing required Experience 3-4 years of progressively more responsible patient education and services coordination experience required Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required or Professional Case Management certification preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to coordinate with multiple external agencies to support the patient/family in the community. This position has a hiring range of : USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr. $120,702 - $238,222 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position Lead One of the Nation's Premier Cardiovascular Critical Care Programs Are you a visionary nursing leader with a passion for operational excellence and exceptional patient care? MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Nursing Director to lead our high-performing Surgical Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), home to one of the region's most advanced cardiac surgery and heart failure programs. As a Magnet-recognized and Pathway to Excellence® organization, we are committed to nursing excellence, innovation, and delivering extraordinary outcomes for some of the most complex cardiovascular patients in the country. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead an expert team in a fast-paced, high-acuity, high-volume environment while partnering with nationally recognized surgeons, physicians, and interdisciplinary leaders to shape the future of cardiovascular critical care. What You'll Lead The Nursing Director provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the Surgical CVICU, ensuring exceptional quality, safety, patient experience, and financial stewardship. Reporting to senior nursing leadership, this individual is responsible for developing a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include: Providing operational oversight for a complex, high-volume cardiovascular intensive care unit. Leading recruitment, engagement, coaching, and development of nursing leaders and frontline associates. Driving quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based practice initiatives. Managing departmental budgets, staffing, productivity, and resource utilization. Collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and operational performance. Promoting shared governance, professional development, and nursing excellence. Supporting strategic initiatives, performance improvement, and innovation throughout the service line. Our Patients The Surgical CVICU cares for some of the most medically complex patients, including those undergoing: Heart transplantation Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation and management Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery Complex valve repair and replacement surgery Advanced mechanical circulatory support therapies Other cutting-edge cardiovascular surgical procedures This leader will oversee care delivery in an environment that embraces the latest technology and evidence-based practice while caring for critically ill patients requiring highly specialized nursing expertise. What We're Looking For We are seeking a collaborative, influential leader who thrives in a dynamic academic medical center and inspires teams to achieve exceptional results. Ideal candidates will possess: Progressive nursing leadership experience within an acute care hospital. Strong operational and financial management experience. Demonstrated success leading high-performing critical care teams. Experience in cardiovascular, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac ICU, transplant, or advanced heart failure programs strongly preferred. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and change management skills. A commitment to associate engagement, professional development, and patient-centered care. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Nursing required. Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred. Current RN licensure in the District of Columbia (or eligibility to obtain). BLS certification. National nursing specialty certification (or ability to obtain within one year). Five or more years of nursing experience with progressive leadership responsibilities. Why MedStar Washington Hospital Center? At MedStar Washington Hospital Center, you'll join an organization nationally recognized for nursing excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Highlights include: Magnet® designated for nursing excellence. Pathway to Excellence® recognized. One of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in the Mid-Atlantic. Academic medical center with leading-edge technology and clinical innovation. Collaborative physician partnerships. Commitment to leadership development and career advancement. Opportunity to influence the future of cardiovascular critical care while making a lasting impact on patients, families, and the nursing profession. If you're ready to lead an exceptional team delivering life-saving cardiovascular care in one of the region's most respected hospitals, we invite you to apply and become part of MedStar Washington Hospital Center's tradition of excellence This position has a hiring range of : USD $120,702.00 - USD $238,222.00 /Yr.