Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) IV Therapy

General Summary of Position

Are
you an experienced nurse looking for an opportunity to formally lead? TheAssistant Nursing Directorrole
is a great position that allows you to remain close to the bedside but allows
you to serve as a front-line nurse leader. MedStar Health is seeking a
dedicated and engagedAssistant Nursing Directorto lead theIV Therapy
Department. 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 Pulmonary Unit at MedStar
Washington Hospital Center. 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.

Unit Highlights

The IV Therapy Department provides vascular access to patients across the
entire hospital. The skilled RN's place
peripheral IV lines, insert and maintain PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central
Catheter) lines, and are the experts in ultrasound guided catheter
insertion. The department frequently
leads training sessions and contributes to research projects and process improvement
processes throughout the department of Nursing.

Key Responsibilities

In
collaboration with the Nurse Director, develops department goals, objectives
and ensures compliance with hospital policy and procedure, clinical practice,
guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.
Provides shift-based clinical leadership through role modeling professional
practice behaviors, proper delegation of activities, and management of the
nursing team and promotes unit activities that enhance department satisfaction
an engagement.
Collaborate with the nursing leadership team, Medical Staff, and leaders of
other departments/disciplines to ensure seamless patient care.
Participates in patient rounding to review patient status and connect with
patient and family.
Collaborates with the Nursing Director in the hiring, evaluation, promotion,
and termination of personnel within the department as needed and initiates
coaching and counseling of associates.
Maintains clinical knowledge and skills and engages in the provision of direct
care for a caseload of patients as required.
Assumes administrative responsibilities in absence of the director and as
needed provides coverage for other colleagues.

Why Join Us

Work
with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals dedicated
to excellence.
Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary
collaboration.
Competitive Comprehensive Benefit Plan.

Qualifications
*Bachelor's degree in nursing
(Master's preferred)
*DC RN License
*Approximately three to four years of
progressively more responsible job-related experience
*Strong interpersonal and
communication skills

If you are ready to make a significant impact on patient care and lead a
dynamic team of nurses in a cutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply
for theAssistant
Nursing Directorposition at MedStar Washington Hospital
Center. Join us in our mission to serve our patients, those who care for them,
and our communities.

This position has a hiring range of $100,588 - $190,340