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.