Nursing Jobs in Town Center, MD
$82,215.62 - $123,323.44 / year
Overview At FutureCare our Dialysis Registered Nurses are skilled in handling patients with chronic kidney diseases. They are responsible for the delivery of all dialysis related nursing services for END Stage Renal Dialysis (ESRD) patient in chronic settings. They assess, administer medications, and monitor patients throughout dialysis as well as educate them on kidney disease and the lifestyle choices that help them to manage their disease. Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “ Top Workplace ” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “ Best Nursing Homes ”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan. ***Salary Range $82,215.62 -$123,323.44 Full Time Annual*** Salary Disclosure Statement The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc. Responsibilities Supervise and perform direct patient care to include vital signs, initiation and termination of dialysis, documentation, physical assessment of patients and patient treatments, taking and transcription of physician’s orders, blood draws and documentation of ordered laboratory work Assess patients general physical and mental condition, review dialysis orders, and document observations in patient medical records Analyze patient assessments, laboratory data and, when concerns are noted, bring issues to the attention of the physicians Communicate all emergencies, patient life-threatening complications and related incidents to Superior, Medical Director, Regional Director Assess patient and family leaning readiness and provide appropriate information on renal disease, prescribed dialysis treatment, and medical regimen and its impact on the patient status of health and well-being Provide dialysis therapy to include formulating dialysis plan per physician orders, weight and rate of ultrafiltration, verify safety measures, administer medications or other appropriate treatments, disconnect dialysis according to established procedure, document all activity as appropriate Educate patients on pre and post dialysis care Administer patient quality care in considerate, respectful manner Participate in the development and implementation of the patient’s short- and long-term plan Qualifications Must hold an active Registered Nurse license issued in the state of Maryland Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university required New graduate with at least one year of experience after obtaining license will be considered 2 year of dialysis experience preferred Current CPR License required Complete training programs approved by a Medical Director and the governing body as required guidelines prior to operating the water treatment system Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite required Equal Opportunity Employer FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications. $120,702 - $238,222 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position The Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing's (DON) leadership/management team and is responsible for one or more defined units/departments of organized nursing and patient care services. Creates a practice environment that exemplifies the values of patient care and implements a patient and nursing care delivery system which puts the patient first. Recognized as a professional role model who promotes an environment that supports the goals mission vision philosophy and values of the Division of Nursing and MedStar Health. Facilitates the cost-effective utilization of available resources (human material and financial) and ensures a high level of quality of care that is consistent with established standards of nursing practice for the patient populations served. The Director of Nursing assumes 24-hour administrative and leadership authority and responsibility for the management and direction of the operational personnel and financial activities of the specified units/departments. Directs and coordinates the activities of professional and support personnel within the assigned areas. Coordinates these functions in partnership with the nursing leadership team Medical Staff and leaders of other departments/disciplines and ensures they are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Health and entity's mission vision and values. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Creates a professional practice atmosphere and an environment of mentoring and professional development that supports shared/collaborative governance and a high level of associates' satisfaction as evidenced by outcomes data. Builds trusting and collaborative relationships with members of the inter-professional health care team and leaders of other departments. Creates an environment that values opinion sharing utilizes shared decision-making and enhances associates' engagement and retention. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic and safe environment of care delivery that supports the framework of professional nursing practice based on evidenced and to achieve optimum patient care outcomes. Demonstrates responsibility for fiscal planning and management of the unit-based budget. Engages in ongoing productivity monitoring adherence to prescribed annual budget and assurance of adequate availability of personnel and other necessary resources to support the delivery of safe patient care and realization of departmental goals. Provides clinical leadership through role modeling professional practice behaviors and maintaining role accountabilities at the level of the associates. Integrates ethical standards and SPIRIT values into everyday activities. Supports the achievement of Magnet Recognition or Pathways to Excellence programs as determined by the Entity Chief Nursing Officer and/or Senior Director of Nursing. Serves as a change agent assisting others in understanding the importance necessity impact and process of change. Collaborates with the Senior Nursing Leadership Team to seek and utilize information to develop implement and manage a budget which supports organizational objectives patient care standards safety high reliability and quality of care. Hires evaluates coaches mentors promotes counsels disciplines and when necessary terminates associates to achieve behaviors aligned with MedStar's vision mission and values. Develops associates based on their strengths and professional advancement needs. Utilizes approaches and strategies that support the retention engagement and recruitment of associates; optimize patient care outcomes; and sustain the interdisciplinary model of care (IMOC) and its related standards of excellence. Develops implements and evaluates departmental goals that support the nursing strategic plan in collaboration with the nursing leadership team and other personnel within the department. Delegates certain activities to others within the unit/department as appropriate. Monitors and analyzes departmental performance data (e.g. nursing sensitive measures) and identifies and participates in performance improvement opportunities. Ensures compliance with unit divisional hospital/facility policies and procedures and governmental and accreditation regulations. Takes corrective action when deficiencies occur. Creates and supports a patient-centered care environment that fosters optimal patient experience as demonstrated by outcomes data. Communicates with patients' families and significant others and acts as resource for associates in dealing with patient/family issues. Investigates and follows through on customer complaints and concerns. Ensures that adequate materials supplies and equipment are available in support of optimal care delivery and that cost containment efforts are implemented. Communicates new material and supply needs to materials/supply chain leaders. Participates or engages associates as appropriate in product and equipment selection. Oversees the development of unit specific orientation preceptor programs and competencies for all personnel within the department. Collaborates with nursing professional development practice innovation and informatics and supports the implementation of new programs. Helps design educational and competency assessment programs to ensure the highest quality care delivery and customer engagement. Provides associates with timely constructive feedback on performance. Develops standards of performance evaluates performance of associates and conducts performance management planning. Identifies individual development needs and provides appropriate resources to meet needs. Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions. Maintains ongoing communication with associates to review programs provide feedback discuss new developments and exchange information. Engages in unit/department-based activities that enhance cost containment facilitate capacity management and patient flow/throughput and promote efficient care delivery systems. Actively participates in efforts to reduce patient length of stay by collaborating with medical providers and other disciplines to facilitate timely discharge planning. Participates in hospital/entity or system committees task forces interdisciplinary forums and projects (e.g. serious safety event reviews and performance improvement teams) at the request of Senior Nursing Leadership Team. Promotes a public image of professional nursing excellence and represents the hospital in community outreach efforts as appropriate. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of nursing and health care through a variety of professional activities including but not limited to reading the appropriate literature attending related seminars and conferences and maintaining membership in professional nursing associations. Demonstrates accountability for own professional development and advancement. Assumes administrative responsibilities in absence of the Senior Director of Nursing and provides coverage for other colleagues. Maintains the ability to provide direct care for a caseload of patients as required. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program required Master's degree in Nursing or health related field from a nationally accredited program preferred Experience 3-4 years of nursing experience required 1-2 years of management and leadership experience preferred Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure In the District of Columbia required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification. Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either his/her clinical specialty or Nursing Administration within 2 years required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment on highly complex situations. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic knowledge of various computer software applications and online learning applications especially Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. This position has a hiring range of : USD $120,702.00 - USD $238,222.00 /Yr. 
$89,065 - $162,801 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position The RN CTO Lead Care Manager serves as a member of the interdisciplinary care management team capable of furnishing an array of care coordination services to Medicare FFS beneficiaries, attributed to practices that the Care Transformation Organization (CTO) supports. This position is Monday through Friday, 8 am- 4:30 pm, and covers the Silver Spring office, with potential coverage at MedStar Health Primary Care at Chevy Chase. Responsible for the care management and care coordination of Medicare beneficiaries attributed to a medical practice(s); Serves as the liaison between the medical practice and the CTO's interdisciplinary care team. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team acts as primary care team agent for the coordination of care for a panel of attributed Medicare beneficiaries by ensuring the following: Ensures attributed beneficiaries have timely access to care (same day or next day access to the patient's own practitioner and/or care team for urgent care or transition management); Facilitates use of alternatives for care outside of the traditional office visit to increase access to the care team and the practitioner such as e-visits phone visits group visits home visits and visits in alternate locations (senior centers assisted living) captured in the medical record; Assists patients with scheduling appointments with providers including annual wellness visits. Attributed beneficiaries receive a follow up interaction from the practice within 2 days for hospital discharge and within one week for Emergency Department (ED) discharges; Coordinates referral management for attributed beneficiaries seeking care from high-volume and/or high-cost specialists as well as EDs and hospitals; Facilitates connection to services for patients who may benefit from behavioral health services including: patients with serious mental illness patients with substance use disorders' patients with depression anxiety or other mental health conditions patients with behavioral and social risk factors and BH issues patients with multiple co-morbidities and BH issues; Assists with identifying patients to participate in the Patient-Family/ Caregiver Advisory Council (PFAC) and help to organize and facilitate the PFAC annual meetings; Engages attributed beneficiaries and caregivers in a collaborative process for advance care planning (MOLST Advanced Directives Proxy). Under the direction of the practice physician may perform direct patient care including wellness visits transitional care administer vaccinations screenings etc. Assesses plans implements monitors and evaluates options and services to meet health needs of attributed beneficiaries. Manages a caseload in compliance with contractual obligations and the MD Primary Care Program (MDPCP) standards. Conducts comprehensive member assessments through root cause analysis based on member's needs and performs clinical intervention through the development of a care management treatment plan specific to each member with high level acuity needs. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of care plan and modifies plan as needed. Supports member access to appropriate quality and cost-effective care. Coordinates with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the member's care plan and collaborates with providers. Acts as a liaison and member advocate between the member/family physician and facilities/agencies. Provides clinical consultation to physicians professional staff and other teams members/supervisors to provide optimal quality patient care and effective operations. Interacts continuously with members family physician(s) and other resources to determine appropriate behavioral action needed to address medical needs. Reviews benefits options researches community resources trains/creates behavioral routines and enables members to be active participants in their own healthcare. Ensures members are engaging with their PCP to complete their care management treatment plan or preventive care services. Ensures daily telephonic patient communication to help to close gaps in care and provide up-to-date healthcare information helping to facilitate the members understanding of his/her health status using available reports including quality m page and HIE CRISP to ensure relevant medical history/encounter are accessible in EMR. Facilitates ongoing communication amongst practice and care team by participating in huddles hosting regular conference calls in-person meetings or coordinating regular email updates to ensure alignment of activity discuss new developments and exchange information. Performs analysis of attributed beneficiary data and presents data intelligently and creatively in a way that can be easily and quickly grasped by the practice and interdisciplinary care team as appropriate. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimal Qualifications Education Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required and Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred Experience 3-4 years Work experience including 1 or more years of proven case management experience. Familiarity with the local area and/or population health workforce integration. required and Experience with data collection and reporting; community outreach experienceexperience working in an ambulatory setting preferred Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Maryland Upon Hire required and CCM - Certified Case Manager from a nationally recognized certification agency within 1-1/2 Yrs preferred and DL NUMBER - Driver License Valid and in State (DRLIC) Upon Hire required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills especially serving geriatric patients. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Strong community engagement and facilitation skills. Advanced project management skills. Commitment to collective impact concepts. Flexibility and the ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed. Cultural competency. Proficient computer skills along with experience using Microsoft applications-Word Excel etc. and familiarity with entering data in an electronic medical record (EMR). This position has a hiring range of : USD $89,065.00 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr. 
$115,000 - $190,000 / year
About this Job: Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (ACNP or PA) - MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital and MedStar Harbor Hospital We are seeking a 1.0 FTE full-time ACNP or PA at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital and MedStar Harbor Hospital. This individual will split their FTE between both locations in Baltimore, MD. General Summary of Position Provides comprehensive or episodic evaluation of patients such as history and physicals as well as providing care to assigned patients. Assesses diagnoses documents findings. Writes medical orders and/or prescriptions. Makes clinical decisions relative to patient management through collaboration with physicians. May assist/perform surgical procedures. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Assists in providing care. Writes appropriate order sets including medications. Assists physician in emergent events by being familiar with appropriate locations of emergency equipment and following physician instructions to render appropriate clinical support to the physician. Collaborates with physicians and other clinical staff to ensure practice needs are met by taking call performing stress testing and/or triaging patient calls to maintain quality patient care. Communicates positive laboratory and diagnostic findings to patients and referring physician to ensure continuity of patient care. Develops treatment plan and discusses proposed course of treatment with patient's attending physician and other health care team members as appropriate to include consultants and referrals. Establishes medical diagnoses for common short-term or chronic stable health problems and prescribe medication as appropriate by following practice and/or hospital policies and procedures to render appropriate clinical support to the patients. Monitor's patients and communicates significant patient findings to the changes in patients' status or appropriate physician. Obtains detailed and accurate history performs physical examinations and reviews medical records to assess patient's health status. Maintains a regulatory/compliance environment by following organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance to state local and federal standards and regulations. Maintains a safe office environment by following practice policies and procedures to ensure office is in full compliance with OSHA practices. Orders and reviews laboratory testing interpreting results adjusting medications and contacting patients to effectively monitor and coordinate their care as indicated. Provides emotional and educational support to patient and family as may be appropriate. Performs procedures as appropriate for patient care. Provides continuity of patient care for practice patients between appointments and after hospitalization acting as liaison between patient and physician to coordinate the effective transmission of patient related information. Provides hospital rounding surgical assistance hospital admission and discharge dictation of upcoming hospital procedures and electronic hospital medical record entry when assigned to facilitate efficient and quality patient care. Writes progress notes on patients' medical record indicating patient status treatment and procedures performed. Supports the charge nurse team nurse staff residents and faculty preceptors by assisting in the coordination of patient care and patient flow on the teams and mentoring. Radiology locations: Assists and performs services including (but not limited to): CT and Ultrasound guided biopsies Thoracentesis and paracentesis Tunneled and non-tunneled central venous catheter placement and replacement (both dialysis and non-dialysis) Implanted port placement Venograms of upper and lower extremities Administration and monitoring of conscious sedation and Abscess drain insertion and abscess follow ups. Minimal Qualifications Education Graduation from a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program. required and Bachelor's degree required and Master's degree preferred Experience 1-2 years Related experience; specialty experience may be preferred based on location. required Licenses and Certifications PA - Physician Assistant NCCPA (National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants) certification. required and Current license with the Maryland Board of Physicians 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 Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills. This position has a hiring range of : USD $115,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr. $120,000 - $130,000 / year
Allara is a comprehensive women’s health provider that specializes in expert, longitudinal care that supports women through every life stage. Trusted by over 60,000 women nationwide, Allara makes expert healthcare accessible by connecting patients with multidisciplinary care teams that have a deep understanding of hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive care. Allara provides ongoing support for hormonal conditions like PCOS, chronic conditions like insulin resistance, and life stages like perimenopause, helping patients see improved health outcomes . As one of the fastest-growing women’s health platforms in the U.S., Allara is bridging long-overlooked gaps in healthcare for women. The Opportunity We're hiring board-certified Nurse Practitioners who want to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to women who have historically been underserved. To learn more about our mission and clinical approach, visit allarahealth.com . Location: Fully remote within the U.S. Your Impact Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop personalized treatment plans via video visits Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to deliver the highest standards of care Complete required trainings and uphold Allara's clinical policies, standards, and best practices Educate patients on preventive care and wellness using evidence-based strategies Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records and complete charting in a timely manner Respond to patient questions and administrative messages with clarity and care Dedicate a full-time focus to patient care, including consultations and medical guidance, with prescribing when clinically appropriate Required Qualifications Certification: Active national board certification as a (WHNP, FNP, or similar). Experience: Minimum of 2 years of consecutive experience as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in women's health and treating chronic conditions such as PCOS, Endometriosis, Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Metabolic Syndrome, Menopause, Fertility, Postpartum, PMDD, and Obesity. Clinical Independence: Proven ability to function as an autonomous provider with strong diagnostic judgment and critical thinking skills Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication, with an emphasis on compassion and clarity Webside Manner: A natural ability to build trust and connection with patients in a virtual setting Evidence-Based Practice: A genuine commitment to delivering care rooted in current clinical research Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working across multiple platforms including EMR systems, text expanders, Gmail, Google Calendar, Zoom, and scheduling tools Telemedicine Experience: Prior telehealth experience is a plus State License Requirements & Hiring Considerations: An active, unrestricted, and unencumbered professional license in at least one U.S. state is required. A note on state licensing: All active and pending licenses held at the time of application are collected and reviewed during our process. Hiring decisions reflect current state-level needs, which evolve over time. Applicants may not move forward immediately if there is no active need in their licensed states. We regularly revisit candidates as needs expand and when experience, licensure, and role requirements align. What Allara Offers Annual base salary range: $120,000 – $130,000, and can increase up to $172,500 - $182,500 through our incentive compensation program. Final base salary & incentive range is commensurate with years of relevant experience. Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision benefits Future Planning: 401(k) plan Time Off: Annual vacation, sick days, and holidays CME: Annual stipend and dedicated PTO days Flexible Scheduling: Set your schedule within full-time hour requirements Malpractice Insurance: Comprehensive coverage provided at no cost to you Mission-Driven Work: Help transform the standard of care for women living with conditions that have historically been underdiagnosed and undertreated Collaborative Provider Network: Connect with and learn from a community of skilled, like-minded Allara clinicians Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, diverse team that values innovation, equity, and belonging #LI-JB1 At Allara , we believe in celebrating everything that makes us human and are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our members. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against candidates or patients based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 
$51,001.60 - $100,152 / year
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 LPN ll will be responsible to provide care under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Physician or Advanced Practice Nurse. Children's National supports the development of the LPN within the community specifically those relationships associated with the health and wellbeing of the community at large. Primary Care Anacostia Tech Hours of Operation: Mon - Thurs (8am - 8:30pm), Fri - Sat (8am - 6pm). PRN shifts will vary. Minimum Education High School Diploma, GED or equivalent in addition to completion of a 1-year (minimum length) vocational/technical training program in a related field. (Required) Minimum Work Experience 2 years of Related experience (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Ability to perform technical functions interacts with children and families and has good verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates competence in obtaining accurate vital signs, assessment and documentation of patient care Successfully complete Division of Nursing & Patient Services LPN Medication Administration test. Successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation Identify resources and know when to ask for help or escalate Identify self-learning needs and seek resources to meet those needs Demonstrate the basic knowledge , judgement, and skill in the delivery of the nursing process, secondary assessment, diagnosis, planning , implementation, education , and evaluation Successfully completed LPN l role if applicable. Required Licenses And Certifications Licensed Practical Nurse (Required Upon Hire) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required Upon Hire) Functional Accountabilities Clinical Process Differentiate a new problem from a long term problem at the time of admission/clinic visit; conduct a patient history in order to elicit information and establish child's normal baseline routine; respond to inquiries from families by answering questions; explain information clearly and thoroughly. Accurately take TPR, BP, height & weight, head circumference, and intake and output measurements according to procedure Recognize physical and behavioral changes for groups of patients usually cared for in the assigned area; perform basic nursing care which may include bath, personal hygiene, dressing, linen change, positioning, assisting in the use of bedpan, urinal, diaper change, and ambulation or holding; perform therapeutic interventions including tube care, gastrostomy, chest tubes, urinary catheters, IV starts (IV solution without additives)/veni puncture, trach care per protocol, and skin care (wound, ostomy) and all associated procedures (i.e. chest physiotherapy , oral/nasal/pharyngeal auctioning, central line dressing change, PD catheter exit site care); exception: Naso-tracheal/Endotracheal auctioning, insertion of oral/nasal airway . Immediately respond to and assess the child whose feeding MV pump or monitor is alarming to determine cause of alarm; troubleshoot the alarm system and follow through on directives; inform Registered Nurse as needed; recognize basic changes in child such as: apnea, wheezing, retractions, changes in behavior or LOC, seizure activity, skin lesions, and poor tissue perfusion. Collect and test specimens, pass NG tubes and catheters according to procedure and unit policy. Prepare for the set up of monitors and D.C.'s peripheral IV's after directed by a Registered Nurse. Organizational process Follow infection control protocols and plans Follow protocols for all organizational emergency plans Follow nursing practice guidelines and protocols Complete a patient assignment and/or assigned task related to Screening, intake, Admission, Discharges & Transfers for an assigned unit/clinic; accept patient assignments and participate with the registered nurse to implement and document care; Organize workload in collaboration with a co-assigned registered nurse that must administer a medication or perform an assessment/care procedure. Contribute to the plan of care for the patient/family in collaboration with the health care team. Follow physician's orders and nursing directives precisely; carry out STA T orders immediately within the parameters of the LPN Job Description. Transformational leadership Orient children and families to the geography and regulations of the area and expected routines for the child; prepare all assigned children for examination, procedure, or surgery according to the standards and incorporate principles of growth and development. Review the medical record (progress notes and care plans) and reinforce teaching that has been outlined by the Registered Nurse. Teach families how to administer routine medications at home including effects, side effects, and dosage according to preprinted sheets or guidelines outlined by the primary nurse. Implement aspects of the education plan throughout hospitalization/clinic visit under the direction of the Registered Nurse or physician as appropriate; provide feedback to RN regarding patient/family's to teaching. Recognize and escalate patient care via the chain of command Contributes to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by timely completion of education and participation in relevant councils, committees, task forces and community outreach Utilize the current identified process to ensure accurate hand off Demonstrate the ability to work cohesively with the team to meet patient care needs Structural empowerment Refer to physicians and registered nurses as indicated. Performs actions of preventive health care, health maintenance and care of patients at the direction of the delegating registered nurse. Offer extra attention to a child who is alone by sitting with him/her , talking, or playing. Complete all mandatory education and regulatory requirements Develop annual goals and a personal education program with the Supervisor to increase understanding of disease, treatments, etc. Assist a float or an orientee if he/she appears uncomfortable with a procedure within the scope of the LPN job description. Work in a collaborative manner with all members of the the healthcare team Participates in ongoing professional development Exemplary Professional Practice Immediately and accurately document observations, interventions, teaching and the child/family response on the correct form according to established policy and procedure. Participate in the admission/clinic unit data collection and document on appropriate forms. Document medication administration including time, route, signature, and patient responses, as appropriate, on the correct form. Accepts patient assignment and participates with the nurse to implement and document care Gathers physical and psychological data on patient and family , complete accurate and timely patient assignment and required screening. Documents accordingly Demonstrate competency in clinical skills within scope of practice Develops and demonstrates assessment, organizational and prioritization skills necessary to care for patients whose clinical needs change Completes documentation in accordance with policies and procedures Assess and plan proactively for educational needs throughout the patient's hospital/clinic visit Provide medications safely as ordered following the five rights Organize care to complete assignment Demonstrate caring behaviors Propose medication refills after successful completion of medication test based on the departmental or clinical policies and procedures. Safety Place safety first utilizing the safety axioms Recognize and remain with any patient in distress, institute BLS when necessary Continuously validates and verifies information needed for decision making or documentation Demonstrate competency in basic math calculations and conversions Demonstrate accurate , clear and timely verbal and written communication Promotes safety for patients, families, and coworkers Recognizes and escalates abnormal clinical findings and ensures reassessment of all abnormal vital signs and assessments; documents findings appropriately Organizational Accountabilities 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 Anacostia Job Nursing Organization Goldberg Cntr Cmnty Ped Hlth Position Status R (Regular) Shift Variable Work Schedule MON - THURS 8AM-830P FRI-SAT 8A-6P VARIED Job Posting Jan 8, 2026, 7:55:01 PM Full-Time Salary Range 51001.6 $120,702 - $238,222 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position The Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing's (DON) leadership/management team and is responsible for one or more defined units/departments of organized nursing and patient care services. Creates a practice environment that exemplifies the values of patient care and implements a patient and nursing care delivery system which puts the patient first. Recognized as a professional role model who promotes an environment that supports the goals mission vision philosophy and values of the Division of Nursing and MedStar Health. Facilitates the cost-effective utilization of available resources (human material and financial) and ensures a high level of quality of care that is consistent with established standards of nursing practice for the patient populations served. The Director of Nursing assumes 24-hour administrative and leadership authority and responsibility for the management and direction of the operational personnel and financial activities of the specified units/departments. Directs and coordinates the activities of professional and support personnel within the assigned areas. Coordinates these functions in partnership with the nursing leadership team Medical Staff and leaders of other departments/disciplines and ensures they are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Health and entity's mission vision and values. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Creates a professional practice atmosphere and an environment of mentoring and professional development that supports shared/collaborative governance and a high level of associates' satisfaction as evidenced by outcomes data. Builds trusting and collaborative relationships with members of the inter-professional health care team and leaders of other departments. Creates an environment that values opinion sharing utilizes shared decision-making and enhances associates' engagement and retention. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic and safe environment of care delivery that supports the framework of professional nursing practice based on evidenced and to achieve optimum patient care outcomes. Demonstrates responsibility for fiscal planning and management of the unit-based budget. Engages in ongoing productivity monitoring adherence to prescribed annual budget and assurance of adequate availability of personnel and other necessary resources to support the delivery of safe patient care and realization of departmental goals. Provides clinical leadership through role modeling professional practice behaviors and maintaining role accountabilities at the level of the associates. Integrates ethical standards and SPIRIT values into everyday activities. Supports the achievement of Magnet Recognition or Pathways to Excellence programs as determined by the Entity Chief Nursing Officer and/or Senior Director of Nursing. Serves as a change agent assisting others in understanding the importance necessity impact and process of change. Collaborates with the Senior Nursing Leadership Team to seek and utilize information to develop implement and manage a budget which supports organizational objectives patient care standards safety high reliability and quality of care. Hires evaluates coaches mentors promotes counsels disciplines and when necessary terminates associates to achieve behaviors aligned with MedStar's vision mission and values. Develops associates based on their strengths and professional advancement needs. Utilizes approaches and strategies that support the retention engagement and recruitment of associates; optimize patient care outcomes; and sustain the interdisciplinary model of care (IMOC) and its related standards of excellence. Develops implements and evaluates departmental goals that support the nursing strategic plan in collaboration with the nursing leadership team and other personnel within the department. Delegates certain activities to others within the unit/department as appropriate. Monitors and analyzes departmental performance data (e.g. nursing sensitive measures) and identifies and participates in performance improvement opportunities. Ensures compliance with unit divisional hospital/facility policies and procedures and governmental and accreditation regulations. Takes corrective action when deficiencies occur. Creates and supports a patient-centered care environment that fosters optimal patient experience as demonstrated by outcomes data. Communicates with patients' families and significant others and acts as resource for associates in dealing with patient/family issues. Investigates and follows through on customer complaints and concerns. Ensures that adequate materials supplies and equipment are available in support of optimal care delivery and that cost containment efforts are implemented. Communicates new material and supply needs to materials/supply chain leaders. Participates or engages associates as appropriate in product and equipment selection. Oversees the development of unit specific orientation preceptor programs and competencies for all personnel within the department. Collaborates with nursing professional development practice innovation and informatics and supports the implementation of new programs. Helps design educational and competency assessment programs to ensure the highest quality care delivery and customer engagement. Provides associates with timely constructive feedback on performance. Develops standards of performance evaluates performance of associates and conducts performance management planning. Identifies individual development needs and provides appropriate resources to meet needs. Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions. Maintains ongoing communication with associates to review programs provide feedback discuss new developments and exchange information. Engages in unit/department-based activities that enhance cost containment facilitate capacity management and patient flow/throughput and promote efficient care delivery systems. Actively participates in efforts to reduce patient length of stay by collaborating with medical providers and other disciplines to facilitate timely discharge planning. Participates in hospital/entity or system committees task forces interdisciplinary forums and projects (e.g. serious safety event reviews and performance improvement teams) at the request of Senior Nursing Leadership Team. Promotes a public image of professional nursing excellence and represents the hospital in community outreach efforts as appropriate. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of nursing and health care through a variety of professional activities including but not limited to reading the appropriate literature attending related seminars and conferences and maintaining membership in professional nursing associations. Demonstrates accountability for own professional development and advancement. Assumes administrative responsibilities in absence of the Senior Director of Nursing and provides coverage for other colleagues. Maintains the ability to provide direct care for a caseload of patients as required. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program required Master's degree in Nursing or health related field from a nationally accredited program preferred Experience 3-4 years of nursing experience required 1-2 years of management and leadership experience preferred Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure In the District of Columbia required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification. Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either his/her clinical specialty or Nursing Administration within 2 years required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment on highly complex situations. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic knowledge of various computer software applications and online learning applications especially Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. This position has a hiring range of : USD $120,702.00 - USD $238,222.00 /Yr. 
