Job Details: Divisional Director of Med/Surg Specialty Nursing

Company: BE Smith Associates – B. E. Smith, Inc. – Providing Healthcare Leadership Solutions for 30 Years.

Description: Outstanding Medical/Surgical Leadership Opportunity!
Position Information

The Director will be responsible for the oversight of five medical/surgical oncology and renal transplant inpatient care units, the IV therapy team, the outpatient ambulatory clinics, as well as the cancer institute with more than 134-beds total, and nursing staff functioning throughout the cancer programs.

Will oversee 235 FTEs with 15 direct reports.

Reports to the Senior Vice President of Nursing.

Qualified candidates will be master's prepared nurses with previous management experience, proven leadership ability, and strong relationship building skills. A background in oncology preferred.

Ideal candidates will be innovative, creative professionals who like to be change agents, are focused on quality of care and patient satisfaction, and possess a high level of energy.

Experience within a union environment a plus.

Hospital Information

This Joint Commission accredited, 926-bed, teaching hospital is the flagship facility for the MedStar Health system and consistently ranks among the nation's top hospitals. This hospital is affiliated with Georgetown University Medical Center.

The hospital's reputation of being cutting-edge and state-of-the-art in all areas draws patients from a 250-mile radius making it one of the busiest hospitals in the Mid-Atlantic area.

Additionally, the facility is home to one of the nation's top cardiovascular programs and is respected as a top medical center in other areas including cancer, neurosciences, transplantation, and women's services.

The cancer institute is the District's largest cancer care provider with more than 84,000 inpatient visits and 2,000 outpatient visits and offers surgical, radiation and chemotherapy treatments, as well as a patient education center and access to other forms of care.

Community Information

Washington is a fascinating, lively city combining grand, neoclassical government buildings, monuments, memorials, museums and the National Mall with colorful neighborhoods, art, theatre, music and culture.

Beyond Washington DC's most familiar vistas, the capital city unwinds into a lively urban center; casual cafes and upscale bistros line the trendy streets of Georgetown, while the downtown district sizzles with a host of new restaurants and shops, and world-class performers at the highly acclaimed Kennedy Center.

Home to some of the finest schools in the nation.

Experience the glory of all four seasons and enjoy a variety of activities on the Potomac River, one of the most beautiful and bountiful rivers on the East Coast, known for its historic, scenic and recreational significance.

Contact Joyce today for more information!

Joyce Tucker, BSN, MHS
Vice President, Executive Search
B. E. Smith, Inc.
Phone: 800-397-2078
jtucker@besmith.com

Posting Date: Jul 18 08