Assistant Nursing Director (RN) - Neuro & Stroke Intermediate Care Unit (S32)

General Summary of Position

Are you an experienced nurse looking for an opportunity to formally lead AND still want to work clinically with patients? The Assistant Nursing Director role is a great position that allows you to remain close to the bedside and serve as a front-line nurse leader. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking a dedicated and engaged Assistant Nursing Director to lead the S32 Neuro & Stroke Intermediate Care team. As a member of our Division of Nursing's (DON) leadership/management team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care in this specialized field.

Position Overview

In collaboration with the Nursing Director, the Assistant Nursing Director is responsible for the leadership and management of the Neuro & Stroke Intermediate Care Unit at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, a five-time designated Magnet hospital. The Assistant Nursing Director fosters associates' commitment to improving quality, safety, and cost-conscious patient care outcomes. This role offers the chance to direct and coordinate the nursing and patient care delivery of the unit-based professional and support personnel. As a nursing leader, you will promote an environment that aligns with the Division of Nursing and MedStar Health's mission, vision, and values.This role offers the chance to work directly with patients as well as coordinating the nursing and patient care delivery of the unit-based professional and support personnel.

Unit Highlights

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's 28-bed Neurotelemetry & Stroke Intermediate Care Unit (S32) is certified by The Joint Commission as a comprehensive stroke center, setting the hospital's treatment of stroke patients among the best in the nation. MedStar Georgetown is now one of only 156 healthcare organizations in the United States to have earned this certification in highly specialized stroke care. Our Neurotele/Stroke department is one of MedStar Georgetown's three collaborative inpatient Neurological/Neurosurgical Units which are part of our nationally renowned Neurosciences Center of Excellence. The patient population served here is primarily Ischemic Stroke Patients, Post-acute Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients, and other Neurosurgery and Neurology patients requiring telemetry monitoring.

The S32 Neuro & Stroke Intermediate Care Unit is in the recently opened Verstandig Pavilion, situated on Georgetown University's campus. The cutting-edge Verstandig Pavilion is equipped with all-private inpatient rooms and state-of-the-art medical equipment, ensuring an environment that prioritizes excellence in patient care. The Neuro IMC shares a floor with its own Neuro Intensive Care Unit (ICU), promoting seamless patient throughput between different acuities.

Key Responsibilities

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 functioning. The 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.

Minimum 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

• 3-4 years 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) 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
• Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration preferred

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 $100,588.00 - $190,340.00