Director of Nursing, Main Campus, Emergency Department
6 days left
- Employer
- Adventist HealthCare
- Location
- Rockville, MD
- Posted
- Apr 12, 2023
- Closes
- Jun 11, 2023
- Ref
- R-026041
- Function
- Executive, Director, Management
- Industry
- Healthcare
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Director of Nursing for our Main, Pediatric and Germantown Emergency Departments who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.
The Director assesses, directs, manages and evaluates the delivery of nursing care and patient support services on a 24-hour basis to achieve a specified standard of nursing care for the patients. The Director ensures the existence of streamlined care delivery systems, which promote smooth patient transitions across the care continuum. Through effective fiscal and operational management, the Director maintains optimum patient care operations, including staffing, scheduling, general resource allocation and communication systems. The Director also uses orientation, education and developmental programs to expand each staff member's individual capacity for growth. Practices in accordance with Hospital Policy, Maryland Practice Act, ANA Standards of Care and unit / departmental standards.
As a Director of Nursing ED, you will:
• Assures high quality standards of care with in the unit by using the nursing process as reflected in the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
• Responsible for sharing information about the organization's initiatives and efforts to ensure effective operations, effective work relationships and informed and engaged employees
• Effectively manages the financial proforma of the department in accordance with the strategic plan, mission, goals and values of the organization
• Demonstrates leadership and professionalism in support of the continuous quality improvement efforts in order to achieve high quality in all areas of care and service
• Optimizes the function of the Nursing Department through effective human resources management
• Responsible for maintaining departmental compliance with all JCAHO Human Resource Standards
• Responsible for personal conduct, which maintains adherence to the Corporate Compliance program
• Promotes organizational effectiveness and maintains high quality environment
Qualifications include:
• Graduate of an approved professional nursing program
• Master's Degree required in healthcare administration or management
• 3-5 years' experience in management required
• Licensed / currently registered to practice in the State of Maryland as a
Registered Nurse
Work Schedule:
This Director of Nursing is responsible for operations and staffing of all Central Campus ED departments: SGMC Main, Pediatrics, and Germantown Emergency Center. Expected to meet all needs of each area - 24/7 responsibility.
At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.
We do this by offering:
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and , if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a n designated Adventist HealthCare location.
Tobacco and Drug Statement
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' religious beliefs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.
The Director assesses, directs, manages and evaluates the delivery of nursing care and patient support services on a 24-hour basis to achieve a specified standard of nursing care for the patients. The Director ensures the existence of streamlined care delivery systems, which promote smooth patient transitions across the care continuum. Through effective fiscal and operational management, the Director maintains optimum patient care operations, including staffing, scheduling, general resource allocation and communication systems. The Director also uses orientation, education and developmental programs to expand each staff member's individual capacity for growth. Practices in accordance with Hospital Policy, Maryland Practice Act, ANA Standards of Care and unit / departmental standards.
As a Director of Nursing ED, you will:
• Assures high quality standards of care with in the unit by using the nursing process as reflected in the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
• Responsible for sharing information about the organization's initiatives and efforts to ensure effective operations, effective work relationships and informed and engaged employees
• Effectively manages the financial proforma of the department in accordance with the strategic plan, mission, goals and values of the organization
• Demonstrates leadership and professionalism in support of the continuous quality improvement efforts in order to achieve high quality in all areas of care and service
• Optimizes the function of the Nursing Department through effective human resources management
• Responsible for maintaining departmental compliance with all JCAHO Human Resource Standards
• Responsible for personal conduct, which maintains adherence to the Corporate Compliance program
• Promotes organizational effectiveness and maintains high quality environment
Qualifications include:
• Graduate of an approved professional nursing program
• Master's Degree required in healthcare administration or management
• 3-5 years' experience in management required
• Licensed / currently registered to practice in the State of Maryland as a
Registered Nurse
Work Schedule:
This Director of Nursing is responsible for operations and staffing of all Central Campus ED departments: SGMC Main, Pediatrics, and Germantown Emergency Center. Expected to meet all needs of each area - 24/7 responsibility.
At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.
We do this by offering:
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Free Employee parking
- Benefits Eligible Positions:
- Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans [including health, employer-paid disability and life insurance, PTO]
- Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with 3 year vesting
- Ancillary benefits such as flexible spending, legal and pet insurance to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and , if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a n designated Adventist HealthCare location.
Tobacco and Drug Statement
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' religious beliefs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.