The Assistant Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and leadership team. This leader 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.

Incumbents of the Assistant Director leadership positions are required to have a BSN with 3-4 years of progressive nursing experience. Leadership, management and MA in Nursing or related field are preferred. 

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, located in Clinton,Maryland, is an award winning, acute carehospital focused on caring for patients and their loved ones utilizing advancedtechnology under the guidance of expert clinicians. Quality, Safety, Wellness,and Patient Satisfaction are achieved through a spirit of patient centeredservices that connect us to the community we serve. If youbelieve in patient focused care, excellence, teamwork, and are committed tomeeting the needs of our patients and customers, we invite you to apply!