Nursing Jobs in Forestville, 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. 
$115,003 - $190,008 / year
About this Job: Nurse Practitioner, MedStar Health Diabetes Boot Camp (Remote) MedStar Medical Group offers a rewarding career serving a unique patient population across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. Join an innovative, diabetes care team where your expertise, leadership, and passion for improving patient outcomes will make a meaningful difference every day. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the MedStar Health Diabetes Boot Camp, an established telehealth program that provides intensive, evidence-based diabetes management and education to individuals living with diabetes. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop ongoing therapeutic relationships with patients through frequent virtual visits, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve meaningful improvements in their health. As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with registered dietitians, diabetes care and education specialists, support staff, and physician leaders to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care. You will manage patients through a structured 14-week program, conducting weekly follow-up visits, adjusting medications, interpreting glucose data, providing education, and partnering with patients to develop personalized care plans that fit their individual goals, lifestyles, and preferences. The Nurse Practitioner in this role will work remotely from home, assessing, diagnosing, treating, and educating individuals who are newly diagnosed with diabetes or those with established diabetes requiring additional support and intensive management. Candidates should have a minimum of 1-2 years of diabetes management experience as an advanced practice provider. Experience with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin pumps, and automated insulin delivery (AID) systems is highly desirable. CDCES and/or BC-ADM certification is preferred but not required. The Ideal Candidate While strong clinical diabetes management skills are essential, success in this role also requires exceptional interpersonal and telehealth communication skills. Our most successful providers are those who can establish trust quickly, motivate patients through behavior change, and create meaningful connections in a virtual environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Expertise in evidence-based diabetes management and pharmacotherapy Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills The ability to engage, motivate, and empower patients through telehealth A genuine passion for helping patients achieve their health goals Emotional intelligence, empathy, and patient-centered care skills Experience using shared decision-making and motivational interviewing techniques Strong organizational and time-management skills Adaptability and comfort working in a rapidly evolving virtual care environment A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a close-knit multidisciplinary team A commitment to delivering exceptional patient experiences and outcomes Schedule Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. No weekends or holidays As a MedStar Medical Group, You Can Expect Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits Opportunity to practice at the forefront of virtual diabetes care Collaboration with a highly skilled team of endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, and registered dietitians nutritionist/diabetes care and education specialists Comprehensive onboarding and training Mentorship from experienced APP and physician leaders 30 days PTO, plus 7 holidays and 2 personal days CME allowance and dedicated CME days outside of PTO Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options Retirement benefits with employer matching The opportunity to make a measurable impact on patients' lives through innovative population health and telehealth programs If you are passionate about diabetes care, thrive in a collaborative team environment, and have the ability to connect with patients in a meaningful way through telehealth, we encourage you to apply and join our mission of transforming diabetes care one patient at a time. This position has a hiring range of : USD $115,003.00 - USD $190,008.00 /Yr. 
