Nursing Jobs in Gaithersburg, MD
$99,931 - $152,280 / 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 $99,931.00 - USD $152,280.00 /Yr. 
$82,347.20 - $137,238.40 / year
The Case Manager II will provide case management services to patients and their families or caregivers. Assist with assessment, participate in planning and implementation of intervention and ensure follow-up and coordination of services. Engage in outreach activities in the community. Assist with administrative tasks, as needed. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. Minimum Education Master's Degree In a related field. (Required) Minimum Work Experience 5 years With at least three in a pediatric setting. (Required) Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse (Required) Current certification in Case Management (Preferred) Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice/Research Participates in Shared Leadership. Contributes to the MAGNET Journey of Children’s National. Ensures that nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice. Accountable for participating in the Nursing Division’s Performance Improvement process (division or unit level). Participates in community activities. Patient Resource Services Communicate denials, high risk, or changes in level of care using accepted processes to limit financial risk to CNMC and patients’ families. Navigate internal and external systems to accurately identify or secure payers and link patients to needed services. Discharge Transitional Plan of Care Define discharge and transitional care criteria with the healthcare team to facilitate efficient care transitions. Conduct an initial assessment of patient and family to identify potential discharge barriers and needs in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement a plan of care and make referrals based on a needs assessment and available resources in conjunction with care team members. Transition care to external providers and services to achieve quality outcomes for patient and family. Provide clinical reviews to third party payers using nationally recognized criteria and validate authorization or denial of services and document appropriately in STAR. Documentation Identify, implement, and evaluate processes to improve customer service, reimbursement and/or hospital performance. Participate in the identification of PI issues and take steps to improve unit or CRM processes. Promote the development of CRM department and other members of the healthcare team.Document according to departmental policy. Performance Improvement Identify, implement, and evaluate processes to improve customer service, reimbursement and/or hospital performance. Participate in the identification of PI issues and take steps to improve unit or CRM processes. Promote the development of CRM department and other members of the healthcare team. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) Organization Patient Services Position Status R (Regular) Shift Day Work Schedule Mon - Fri 8:30-5p Job Posting May 11, 2026, 11:22:22 PM Full-Time Salary Range 82347.2 
