What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing / Nurse Manager - Operating Room ( OR ) position at medstar-stg?
Unit Highlights
- Operating room focusing on general and GYN surgical patients; orthopedic procedures are handled by its sister hospital, Union Memorial Hospital.
- Great team environment and supportive leadership
- Low associate turnover
What's in it For You
- Excellent PTO and work-life balance
- Free parking, relocation reimbursement (if 50 mi from location), and generous benefits
- Strong support from executive leadership
- Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADONs) to cover unit needs
What We’re Looking For
- An experienced Operating Room/Perioperative/Surgical Services Nurse Leader
- 2-4 years of experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager in Operating Room/Perioperative/Surgical Services Nurse Leader
- Passion for leadership and driving positive patient care outcomes
What We Offer
- Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
- Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
- Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
- Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.
Qualifications
- BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
- Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
- Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.
The Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing's (DON) leadership/management team and is responsible for one or more defined units/departments of organized nursing and patient care services. Creates a practice environment that exemplifies the values of patient care and implements a patient and nursing care delivery system which puts the patient first. Recognized as a professional role model who promotes an environment that supports the goals, mission, vision, philosophy and values of the Division of Nursing and MedStar Health. Facilitates the cost-effective utilization of available resources (human, material and financial) and ensures a high level of quality of care that is consistent with established standards of nursing practice for the patient populations served.
The Director of Nursing assumes 24-hour administrative and leadership authority and responsibility for the management and direction of the operational, personnel and financial activities of the specified units/departments. Directs and coordinates the activities of professional and support personnel within the assigned areas. Coordinates these functions in partnership with the nursing leadership team, Medical Staff and leaders of other departments/disciplines and ensures they are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Health and entity's mission, vision, and values.