Assistant Nurse Manager IMC Intermediate Care Unit - Relocation Offered!

About this Job:

 

Unit Description

Join the Intermediate Care (IMC) team at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital and step into a dynamic environment that bridges the gap between the ICU and general medical-surgical floors. This 36-bed unit cares for a diverse medical population, providing advanced nursing care to patients with complex needs in a collaborative and supportive setting. With a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, nurses can deliver focused, high-quality care while utilizing advanced modalities such as respiratory support including BiPAP and CPAP, as well as managing cardiac and insulin drips for medically complex patients. The IMC is an ideal environment for nurses looking to enhance their critical thinking skills and grow in a progressive acute care setting.

 

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 functioning. The Assistant Director of Nursing assumes administrative and leadership authority and responsibility during a specific shift (e.g., evening or night) 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.

 

Nursing Benefits

• Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
• Comprehensive health benefit plans
• Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options
• Retirement plans with match
• Tuition assistance to advance your education
• Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000
• Free parking for associates

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a Nationally accredited program required and
• 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 and
• leadership and management experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Valid in the State of Maryland or District of Columbia - jurisdiction is dependent on the entity of employment. Upon Hire required and
• Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration Upon Hire preferred 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

• 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.