Sr Director Of Nursing: Nursing Professional Practice Academic Practice Partnerships And Informatics

General Summary of Position
The Senior Director of Nursing Operations and Patient Care Services is an active member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing's (DON) leadership/management team and is responsible for multiple defined areas of organized nursing services (clinical or administrative, general or specialized). Maintains and demonstrates current knowledge of healthcare organizations and clinical practice, providing leadership and expertise to professional nursing practice and the provision of quality healthcare delivery. Creates and facilitates a learning environment and atmosphere of participative management within the framework of collaborative governance and shared decision-making. Contributes to the DON strategic plan and annual goals and is accountable for the implementation and attainment of these goals within the defined areas of responsibility. Promotes a culture in practice to assure the MedStar Health/hospital/entity mission of a Patient First environment and SPIRIT Values, enhances productivity, role engagement and job satisfaction. The Senior Director of Nursing Operations and Patient Care Services is a Department Leader who assumes 24-hour administrative and leadership authority and responsibility for the management and direction of the operational, personnel and financial activities of the specified division, units, or procedural areas. These functions are coordinated with the Executive Staff, Hospital Leadership, Medical Staff and others, and are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Health and entity's mission, vision, and values.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Determines current and future supply and demand of professional nurses and support/care associates to meet the needs of nursing and patient care delivery. Collaborates with nursing academic partners to ensure a qualified nursing workforce for the future and serves on academic advisory councils as appropriate.
• Oversees the development of unit-based specific orientation, preceptor programs, and competencies for all personnel, including nurse leaders. Delegates tasks as appropriate. Supports the design and implementation of new programs such as training and education programs to ensure the highest quality care delivery and customer satisfaction. Ensures compliance with competency-based practice.
• Plans, directs, monitors, and evaluates the nursing and patient care delivery systems to ensure the care performed exemplifies the Professional Nursing Practice Model; promotes continuous, consistent, efficient, and accountable delivery of patient/family care; and adheres to the State Nursing Practice Act, regulatory, ethical and accreditation standards, and organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
• Formulates, implements and interprets the philosophy, objectives, strategic plan, goals, standards of practice, policies, and procedures for the division of nursing. Assumes leadership for the planning, development, execution, day-to-day operations, and ongoing evaluation of patient care services within the assigned clinical areas/departments according to MedStar Health/entity mission, vision and SPIRIT Values, and Nursing's philosophy, strategic plan and annual goals.
• Applies contemporary performance improvement frameworks and process improvement strategies in the development and implementation of priorities that ensure the achievement and sustainment of optimal clinical, financial and administrative outcomes. Participates in capacity management, patient throughput, and other efforts to reduce patient length of stay. Collaborates with physician leaders and other departments/disciplines to facilitate timely patient's discharge and effective execution of strategic priorities.
• Develops standards of performance, conducts performance management planning, and manages individual performance through rewards, recognition, provision of timely feedback, counseling, and disciplinary action.
• Acts as a liaison to hospital administration and as a nurse leader of entity-wide initiatives, including service excellence, quality and safety, patient/family-centered care, and patient experience. Collaborates with medical staff leaders, physicians/providers and other associates to champion patient care and quality services that support optimal patient care outcomes, promote success in the interdisciplinary model of care (IMOC) and its standards of excellence, and demonstrate effective application of Contemporary Primary Nursing (CPN).
• Demonstrates responsibility for fiscal planning/financial management, budget-related operational issues and oversight through advocacy, budget development, and allocation of resources. Engages in ongoing budgetary/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 organizational goals.
• Promotes a public image of excellence and professional nursing through marketing activities, communication, presentations, and publications. Represents the Division of Nursing at professional organizations, academic partners, community outreach programs, and as a member of local/regional or national committees.
• Develops and implements recruitment and retention strategies. Participates in workforce/human resources planning, management and employment decisions, directly or through delegation to clinical managers/patient care directors/unit-based nurse leaders. Key activities include, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, scheduling, evaluating, and terminating associates. Maintains ongoing communication with subordinates to review programs, discuss new developments, and exchange information.
• Applies principles of cost effectiveness in resource utilization, high reliability organization, and culture of patient and associate safety. Upholds ethical principles and corporate compliance standards. Evaluates care, incorporates quality improvement and patient experience data into departmental goals, and implements appropriate changes, improvements, and action plans.
• Participates in hospital/entity and system-wide collaborative committees, task forces, interdisciplinary forums, quality, and performance and service improvement teams. Chairs or co-chairs key action teams charged with the design and implementation of initiatives such as system nursing annual goals, evidence-based guidelines, standards of care, or expansions of services or clinical programs.
• Collaborates with senior leaders (system and entity-based) in strategic planning, program development and execution of entity and divisional goals. Demonstrates accountability for quality, safety and performance measures, including nursing sensitive outcomes, associate engagement, and patient/family experience of care for areas/units of responsibility. Provides reports and statistical data related to the functioning of Nursing.
• Communicates with patients, their families and significant others while upholding patient's confidentiality and bill of rights. Acts as resource for associates in dealing with patient/family issues; investigates and follows through on customer complaints.
• 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 and attending related seminars and conferences. Demonstrates accountability for own professional development and advancement.
• Directs the activities of professional and support personnel within assigned area(s). Establishes mechanisms/action plans that provide for the early identification and mentoring of aspiring clinicians and associates with leadership potential for succession planning opportunities and career coaching based on individual strengths and development needs; provides appropriate resources to meet identified needs.
• Collaborates with supply chain leaders to ensure that adequate supplies are available for safe and quality patient care delivery. Communicates new material and supply needs to materials managers. Supports the procurement, implementation and adoption of information systems, technology and equipment and participates in product selection and evaluation, as appropriate.
• Assumes administrative responsibilities in absence of the Vice President of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer and provides coverage for other senior director and patient care services colleagues.
• Ensures that Magnet Recognition/Pathway to Excellence program structure and processes are implemented and maintained. Promotes and/or participates in evidence-based practice, research activities, performance improvement taskforces, and collaborative governance councils. Serves as an agent of change, assisting associates and other leaders in understanding the importance, necessity, impact, and process of change and change management.
• Supports, designs and monitors the development and implementation of entity-wide patient and associate safety initiatives. Involves associates in the development and implementation of patient/family-centered care. Creates a practice environment that fosters a high level of patient engagement and satisfaction as demonstrated by patient experience outcomes data.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Must be from a nationally accredited program
• Doctoral degree in Nursing Leadership or Health Services Administration preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Master's degree in Nursing or health related field required

Experience

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible leadership roles in nursing, including director of nursing (or equivalent) or above experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
• Certification in Nursing Administration from a nationally recognized nursing organization such as NEA-BC or CENP within 1 Year required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Business acumen and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively interact and collaborate with all levels of management, internal departments, external agencies, and MedStar entities (including cross-functional knowledge and savvy)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment on highly complex situations.
• Advanced knowledge of various computer software applications and online learning applications, especially Microsoft PowerPoint and online training platforms.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

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