Nursing Jobs in Elkridge, MD
$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. 
$82,617.60 - $143,062.40 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position Functions as the clinical expert educator consultant leader and researcher for information systems. Responsible for the planning development implementation maintenance evaluation and training of information systems to improve processes. Functions as an internal consultant and resource to all personnel and will provide direction and education for all clinical information initiatives in accordance with the strategic objectives of MedStar Medical Group (MMG) and MedStar Health. Monitors and evaluates opportunities for technical innovations and enhancements for MMG ensuring that the applications and systems utilized are consistent with professional standards of best clinical practice. This Provider Informaticist I position will be based in the Baltimore area and focused on supporting ambulatory Oncology. Ideal candidate will be an RN with Oncology experience. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assists in establishing and maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment that facilitates and supports the framework for professional clinical practice based upon evidence-based practice in order to achieve quality patient outcomes. Utilizes approaches and strategies in collaboration with the healthcare team that support and optimize patient care outcomes that are based on the interdisciplinary plan of care. Functions as a facilitator and innovator for state-of-the-art clinical care with direct involvement in implementing and evaluating new techniques and equipment for safety cost-effectiveness and benefits related to clinical practice. Serves as a subject matter expert and contributes to the evolving knowledge base related to health informatics. Identifies the informational and computer technology requirements of clinicians to augment the work clinicians do by encompassing patient care education administration and research. Evaluates and revises existing clinical information systems. Analyzes designs and implements clinical information systems and processes based on customer requirements. Provides analysis and advanced support including hardware maintenance troubleshooting component replacement and repair system monitoring validation and the installation and maintenance of software. Assesses and analyzes data to identify practice environment and patient care issues and develops appropriate programs and change processes to improve clinical practice. Develops and implements educational strategies to promote computer literacy within the medical group. Develops training plans to implement new technology within clinical areas. Engages in external and internal formal and informal teaching to clinicians and other health disciplines as required. Collaborates in planning educational activities in accordance with national standards as appropriate. Works collaboratively within interdisciplinary healthcare team to seek and utilize information (including evidence-based practice/research findings) to develop implement and support organizational objectives patient care standards and quality of care. Establishes develops and maintains effective relationships working agreements and quality partnerships within the shared decision-making model and within the model of care to ensure quality patient care across the continuum and to secure resources to support evidence based patient care. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of Health Informatics through a variety of professional activities including but not limited to reading the appropriate literature and attending related seminars and conferences. Pursues continuous scholarly growth by engaging in scholarly activity such as innovative program work research papers at regional or national conferences publications and additional graduate work. Works as the MMG liaison and project manager for information system initiatives. Recommends and manages the interventions to increase acceptance and adoption of clinical applications to encourage the use of information technology in the provision of patient care. Evaluates and ensures compliance and consistency of use of business and clinical applications. Performs business process analysis needs assessment and cost/benefit analysis in an effort to align information technology solution with business initiatives. Ensures and promotes compliance with unit divisional and hospital policies and procedures Department of Health Joint Commission and other regulatory standards and takes corrective action when deficiencies occur. Guides and facilitates the development and modification of performance improvement planning and activities. Documents existing processes within MMG to establish a baseline for the development of improvements. Collaborates with and assists MMG end users and Information Systems to make decisions about how data will be displayed and accessed. Prepares reports maintains records and compiles statistics as required. Integrates evidence into all clinical informatics and education activities. Assures timely audit reports and communicates recommendations for further action. Actively participates in research evidence-based practice (EBP) and performance improvement activities. Activities include but are not limited to supporting integration of research into practice increasing staff knowledge and competence about research and EBP and actively collaborating in research studies. Critically analyzes current clinical research for utilization in the expansion and improvement of patient care and patient outcomes. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree required Master's degree in Informatics or Information Management preferred One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience. Experience 3 years of progressively more responsible informatics job related experience required Experience in systems analysis/programming customer service information systems and/or project management preferred Prior experience in an IS or clinical related role preferred One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education. Licenses and Certifications Special certification registration or licensure preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities PROBLEM SOLVING: Job requires the highest level of problem solving. The work requires identifying and resolving very complex problems such as developing innovative solutions based on extensive cross-functional knowledge of the entire medical group. INTERNAL CONTACTS: Internal contacts necessary to effectively negotiate persuade or present issues to others within the Hospital. EXTERNAL CONTACTS: Frequent interactions with patients, family and visitors. Frequent contact with corporate IS staff and IS managers at all levels of the organization. Occasional interaction with representatives from technology vendors community agencies credentialing agencies and professional organization(s). INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: Work assignments are generally received in the form of broad goals for area(s) of responsibility and require considerable judgment regarding the interpretation of policies development of procedures and selection of appropriate courses of action. This position has a hiring range of : USD $82,617.60 - USD $143,062.40 /Yr. 
$225,000 - $272,500 / year
About this Job: MedStar Medical Group Anesthesiology, part of MedStar Health, is the largest health system-employed anesthesia group in the mid-Atlantic region. The mid-Atlantic region offers a great quality of life that features fun, culture, diversity, friendly climate, easy access to numerous international airports, the beach, the mountains, and many major cities. MedStar Health is growing our team. We are currently looking for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) across our locations in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. Hospitals MedStar Georgetown University Hospital MedStar Washington Hospital Center MedStar Montgomery Medical Center MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center MedStar St. Mary's Hospital ASCs MedStar Health Surgery Center at Lafayette Centre MedStar Health Surgery Center at Brandywine MedStar Health Surgery Center at Annapolis Qualifications CRNA from an accredited SRNA/RRNA program. Board Certified or Board Eligible Nurse Anesthetist by NBCRNA. Eligible for unrestricted licensure in the state of practice. Benefits Premium Base Salary and Competitive Bonus Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility as a non-profit Guaranteed 6-7 weeks of paid time off, plus paid holidays Annual CE stipend, plus reimbursed license & medical staff fees Health Benefits package valued a $28K plus retirement savings match MedStar Medical Group Anesthesiology, part of MedStar Health, is the largest employed, Anesthesia group and largest health system in the Maryland and Washington, D.C., region. Our organization is known for large research, innovative platforms and one of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country. MedStar Health has also been recognized as one of "America’s Greatest Workplaces" by Newsweek for Inclusion/Diversity, Women, Parents & Families, Gen Z, Mental Wellbeing, Healthcare, and other categories as well as one of "America's Best Employers" by Forbes . Interested CRNAs, apply today! This position has a hiring range of : USD $225,000.00 - USD $272,500.00 /Yr. 
$74,214 - $134,596 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position Provides teaches and demonstrates professional nursing activities in accordance with policies and procedures of the agency and as defined by the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Maryland District of Columbia or Virginia. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Analyzes and documents patients' and family's responses to interventions. Evaluates measurable progress toward goals and revise plan of care. Identifies and modifies underlying factors that impede progress toward goals. Makes recommendations for updates in the plan of care using knowledge of interventions and resources. Collaborates with the patient's physician and staff in planning and evaluating patient care. Provides timely pertinent written and verbal information to physicians and insurance case managers. Establishes visit schedule and informs patient/family and team supervisor. Uses a wide variety of community and agency resources as needed to meet patient needs. Independently manages activities of caseload mix for patients. Independently organizes patient assignments for completion of tasks within acceptable time frames. Seeks assistance from Clin III or supervisor regarding complex patient problems. Maintains necessary clinical records collects data and prepares reports on activities. Submits completed admission records within 48 hours. Submits daily records within 24 hours. Recertification completed prior to recent date. Maintains caseload mix and productivity for acuity level of patients. Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Completes annual Code of Conduct Compliance and other mandatory training. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Independently develops and documents an individualized plan of care and includes patient and family in the development and revision of plan and goal setting. The care plan includes specific care interventions with expected measurable patient outcomes. Establishes and documents teaching plans for patients/families. Independently identifies comprehensive learning needs of designated patients. Independently develops teaching plans that specify time frames. Bases teaching and counseling plan on patient's level of knowledge diagnosis prescribed treatment and available resources. Utilizes demonstration verbal and written instruction in order to carry out the care plan. Independently evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching plan in meeting patient/family goals. Revises as needed Independently implements and documents plan of care for patients with a routine to complex problems to facilitate continuity of care. Documented interventions are related to the planning of care. Interventions reflect the standard of care for patient condition/diagnosis. Interventions include utilizing agency and community resources. Performs nursing procedures consistent with home care protocols. Interventions reflect knowledge of standard home care supplies and equipment used in inpatient care. Is responsive to and communicates respectfully with patients/families peers and other health team members. Initiates and participates in regularly scheduled case conferences; includes all disciplines. Includes patient and family in mutual goal setting and care plan revision. Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and agency in community outreach efforts. Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations. Performs history and assessment related to an episode of patient illness. Identifies primary patient problems from assessment. Identifies discharge planning needs. Interprets abnormal clinical data to anticipate problems associated with changing patient status. Performs other duties as assigned. Demonstrates basic leadership skills as a Case Manager and with other responsibilities as required. Minimal Qualifications Education Vocational/Technical Diploma graduation from a diploma program in Nursing required or Associate's degree in Nursing required and Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred Experience 1-2 years RN experience (ICU CCU Med-Surg Oncology Gerontology) within last 5 years required or 1-2 years Home health nursing experience or successful completion of LPN to RN competency assessment preferred Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Valid RN license in the District of Columbia Maryland or Virginia or any combinations required based on work location(s) Upon Hire required and DL - Valid State Driver's License in good standing with a dependable vehicle for transportation Upon Hire required 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 I.V. therapy skills. Organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred. Smart Phone experience; wound care experience. This position has a hiring range of : USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr. $260,000 - $280,000 / year
About this Job: MedStar Medical Group Anesthesiology, one of the largest anesthesia groups in the DMV/Mid-Atlantic region, is seeking a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Square, located in Baltimore County. CRNAs work in a collaborative, academic, care-team environment where you are part of ALL cases including L&D, GYN, ortho, neuro (good amount), general, vascular, endoscopy, GI, pain, robotics and thoracic. We are a Robotic surgery center of excellence, and our new state-of-the-art, two-story surgical pavilion supports an array of innovations, advanced multispecialty surgical techniques, and cutting-edge medical imaging. No hearts, but we do ‘extra heads’ and ‘extra OB’. Opportunity to learn regional anesthesia, as well. Plus, encounter a lot of stability with supportive and collegial MD/DO+CRNA teams. Qualifications CRNA from an accredited SRNA/RRNA program. Board Certified or Board Eligible Nurse Anesthetist by NBCRNA. Eligible for unrestricted licensure in the state of practice. Benefits Premium Base Salary and Competitive Bonus Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility as a non-profit Guaranteed 6-7 weeks of paid time off, plus paid holidays Annual CE stipend, plus reimbursed license & medical staff fees Health Benefits package valued a $28K plus retirement savings match MedStar Medical Group Anesthesiology, part of MedStar Health, is the largest employed, Anesthesia group and largest health system in the Maryland and Washington, D.C., region. Our organization is known for large research, innovative platforms and one of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country. MedStar Health has also been recognized as one of "America’s Greatest Workplaces" by Newsweek for Inclusion/Diversity, Women, Parents & Families, Gen Z, Mental Wellbeing, Healthcare, and other categories as well as one of "America's Best Employers" by Forbes . Interested CRNAs, apply today! #PL This position has a hiring range of : USD $260,000.00 - USD $280,000.00 /Yr. $102,606 - $196,996 / year
About this Job: Job Summary The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) provides clinical and operational leadership for the Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU), supporting the delivery of high-quality nursing care to complex neurosurgical, neurological, ENT, and laryngectomy patients requiring Medical-Surgical and Intermediate Care levels of care. The ADON partners with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to promote safe patient outcomes, staff development, and evidence-based practice while supporting the management of complex neurological conditions, stroke patients, and patients receiving Tenecteplase (TNK). This role provides oversight of daily unit operations, assists with staff coaching and performance management, supports specialty education and competency development, and ensures adherence to clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and MedStar Health policies. As an integral part of the Comprehensive Stroke Center, the ADON plays a key role in advancing excellence in neurological and progressive care nursing. Primary Duties and Responsibilities In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, develops and implements unit goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU), ensuring compliance with MedStar Health policies, clinical practice guidelines, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. Provides clinical and operational leadership for the Neuro PCU, supporting the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality care to complex neurological, neurosurgical, ENT, laryngectomy, Medical-Surgical, and Intermediate Care patient populations. Develops and maintains effective interdisciplinary relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation services, respiratory therapy, and other departments to promote coordinated patient care, effective patient throughput, and optimal clinical outcomes. In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, establishes performance expectations, evaluates associate performance, provides ongoing coaching and feedback, and supports performance management and professional development initiatives. Provides shift-based clinical leadership and serves as a resource to nursing staff caring for complex neurological and progressive care patients, including stroke and Tenecteplase (TNK) patient populations. Supports appropriate staffing and patient assignments based on patient acuity, clinical needs, staff competencies, and unit capacity. Ensures appropriate delegation and maintains staff accountability for the delivery of patient care. Promotes quality and patient safety initiatives and high-reliability standards. Leads unit-based safety huddles, identifies and escalates patient care concerns, and supports the implementation of National Patient Safety Goals, nursing-sensitive indicators, regulatory requirements, and other quality metrics. Rounds on patients and families to promote engagement, satisfaction, service excellence, and improvement in the care experience. Investigates patient concerns, complaints, and safety events and ensures appropriate follow-up and resolution. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing and other nurse leaders to identify associate competency and development needs and supports orientation, preceptor, charge/resource nurse, and unit-specific education programs. Plans and coordinates unit-specific competency assessments and supports the implementation of new clinical programs, practices, technologies, and evidence-based initiatives to promote high-quality neurological and progressive care nursing. Maintains appropriate documentation of licensure, specialty certifications, competencies, continuing education, and professional development for self and unit-based nursing associates. Contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring, and management of the unit budget. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through effective management of staffing, productivity, supplies, equipment, and other resources necessary for safe patient care. Maintains a professional, patient-first environment that promotes shared decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, associate engagement, accountability, and professional nursing excellence. Participation in hospital committees, task forces, interdisciplinary forums, performance improvement initiatives, serious safety event reviews, and other organizational projects as requested by the Director of Nursing. Supports the hospital's Comprehensive Stroke Center through the promotion of evidence-based neurological and stroke care practices and ongoing staff development related to the management of complex neurological patients. Assumes administrative and operational responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Nursing and provides leadership coverage as needed. Maintains current clinical knowledge and skills through continuing education, professional development, literature review, seminars, conferences, and professional nursing organizations. Maintains clinical competency and participates in direct patient care 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 2 -3 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. $102,606 - $196,996 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position The Assistant Director of Ambulatory Nursing (Urology) 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.