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The premier publication in nursing.... Nursing Professionals ranks us among list of ´Top 100 Hospitals to Work For.´

The premier publication in nursing.... Nursing Professionals ranks us among list of Top 100 Hospitals to Work For. We are home to a Level I trauma center and award-winning specialties, the latest technology and unlimited opportunity for professional growth. We are Washington Hospital Center and from our location in the heart of our nations capital, we have proven ourselves indispensable to our diverse, urban patient population in more ways than one. Dedicated to quality care and high ethical standards, WHC is a private, 926-bed, not-for-profit facility that exemplifies our SPIRIT values: Service, Patient First, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. Share our passion and join our team.Functioning within the framework for shared governance, the Nursing Director has accountability for managing resources (human, material and financial) to ensure quality, cost-effective delivery of culturally competent patient services for specific patient populations, in one or more units. Is recognized as a professional role model and promotes a professional environment that supports continuous learning, employee and patient satisfaction. This is accomplished by direct action, delegation, coaching and support of unit-based shared governance councils. Supports, assists, and reports to the Sr. Nursing Director.Qualifications:* Masters degree in Nursing is required.* Licensure as a registered nurse in the District of Columbia is required.

We are home to a Level I trauma center and award-winning specialties, the latest technology and unlimited opportunity for professional growth. We are Washington Hospital Center and from our location in the heart of our nation’s capital, we have proven ourselves indispensible to our diverse, urban patient population in more ways than one. Dedicated to quality care and high ethical standards, WHC is a private, 926-bed, not-for-profit facility that exemplifies our SPIRIT values: Service, Patient First, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. Share our passion and join our team. Functioning within the framework for shared governance, the Nursing Department Head has 24 hour accountability for managing resources (human, material and financial) to ensure quality, cost-effective delivery of culturally competent patient services for specific patient populations, in one or more units. Is recognized as a professional role model and promotes a professional environment that supports continuous learning, employee and patient satisfaction. This is accomplished by direct action, delegation, coaching and support of unit-based shared governance councils. Supports, assists, and reports to the Director of Nursing Services. QUALIFICATIONS:* Bachelors degree in Nursing is required.* Approximately three to four years of progressively more responsible job related experience with knowledge of nursing theory, practice and administration, data management and analysis, budget, staff development, and progressive discipline in order to supervise planning and implementation of care* Licensure as a registered nurse in the District of Columbia is required.

The Nurse Director is the vital link between the mission and vision of Maine Medical Center and the delivery of safe patient and family centered care that is compassionate, evidence-based, and provides highest quality care.

Previous experience in Critical Care as a Director Required.The Nurse Director is the vital link between the mission and vision of Maine Medical Center and the delivery of safe patient and family centered care that is compassionate, evidence-based, and provides highest quality care. Reporting through an Associate Vice President for Nursing, this role requires collaboration with physicians, senior administration, directors and other professional colleagues to meet the diverse and continually changing challenges of the health care environment.The Nurse Director must be a creative, autonomous, future-oriented, risk-taking entrepreneur who applies nursing expertise, critical thinking, and effective leadership and management skills to ensure that quality care is provided through satisfied and inspired professionals. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 1. Requires current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine. 2. Requires Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Masters preferred. 3. Requires interpersonal and management skills and knowledge of employee relation laws as normally acquired through completion of a Bachelors Degree in Nursing, in order to deal with complex management problems and communicate with unit personnel, physicians, administrative personnel, a variety of other hospital personnel, and community persons. 4. Requires clinical expertise in direct patient care as normally acquired through approximately five years experience as a staff nurse and/or nurse manager. 5. Requires a high level of critical thinking and analytical skills to make management decisions at unit level and make recommendations for consideration on departmental issues. 6. Requires the ability to integrate the knowledge of teaching principles and counseling techniques in order to direct the growth of the unit staff. 7. Requires a high level of organization skills, effective time management and delegation strategies that include the ability to rapidly prioritize and adjust work flow according to changing unit needs.

Are you interested in working with a team that has been recognized, both locally and nationally, for providing excellence in pediatric health care? If so, The Childrens Hospital is a leading pediatric health-care network dedicated 100 percent to caring for kids. It has been designated one of the nations top ten outstanding childrens hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and Child Magazine. With more than 600 experienced experts representing the full spectrum of pediatric specialties, Childrens is home to many nationally and internationally recognized medical and research programs. Childrens provides complete pediatric care at its main campus and through a network of care that includes eleven Childrens Care Centers and more than 400 outreach clinics. A career at The Childrens Hospital will challenge your skills, stimulate your emotions and make you proud of your accomplishments. Qualifications Masters required: nursing/health administration/or related business masters BSN required NE or NEA required in first year 3 years progressive leadership required Pediatric experience preferred Job Overview The Director, Critical Care Nursing is responsible for oversight for the organization, planning, and direction of operations, in the Critical Care Departments, that aligns with organizational strategic direction, policy and objectives. The Director provides oversight and leadership including, ensuring continuous quality improvement, consistent quality outcomes, and proactive financial management for the non service line Critical Care nursing departments (PICU, NICU), and a collaborative role with the Heart Institute (HI) nursing leadership for the CICU and other HI service line nursing services . The Director ensures effective management of human resources and fiscal resources in accordance with current organizational policies and procedures. The Director develops staff members to their professional potential, fosters tea m work within the department and throughout the organization, ensures a seamless service for patients and families and provides professional expertise to the organization. The Director, Critical Care establishes and implements departmental philosophy, goals, and objectives, standards, policies and procedures to achieve quality patient care and customer service. Develops, implements, and evaluates ongoing services for critical care programs that ensure quality patient care consistent with the hospital goals Assists the CNO with development and implementation of the strategic plan for nursing and patient care delivery. Integrates unit/organizational practices with the strategic plan. Collaborates with the CNO and the Nursing Leadership Council/Nursing Operations Council to assure organizational objectives are in line. Supports and acts as a resource for Critical Care nursing leaders. Ensures high visibility in departments and at unit staff meetings to improve visibility and communication with the staff Provides direction to unit/program managers regarding program planning, family-centered care, resource utilization, patient/family/team outcomes, pain management, advocacy, and patient and family education Develops tactics that integrate nursing service into hospital strategic plan. Provides oversight for planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of new patient care services and programs. Collaborates with clinical departments in the development of new models of patient and nursing care delivery. Areas of responsibility include lactation services, ECMO, and flights. Collaborates with service line leadership for program development and to ensure quality of care across the continuum. Serves as a resource to nurse and department managers within and across service lines Utilizes principles of Patient and Family Centered care to design and enhance care delivery. Accountable for ongoing compliance with all regulatory and accreditation bodies, and hospital policy for critical care nursing units. Completes operational budgets that reflect required workload, forecasted units of service, and programmatic changes, and conducts ongoing variance monitoring. Develops, prioritizes, and defends a capital equipment budget in collaboration with the services medical chair and nurse managers. Is responsible for the departments operational excellence and ensures that the department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards. Manages human resources (HR) to ensure quality services and promote positive employee relations. Embraces and models the standards of behavior as exemplified in the TCH Mission, Vision, and Values As a leader, presents the ambition to identify opportunities and actions, streamline operations, and positively coordinate the talents of multiple leaders and staff to maximize work outcomes and improve patient care. Equal Employment Opportunity It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. Additional Information Department Name: Nursing Administration Job Status: 40 hours per week, Benefit Eligible Shift: Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm