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Psychiatric Unit Assistant Director of Nursing Job Overview. The Psychiatric Assistant Director of Nursing is the Psychiatric and Psych ED Unit Manager's right-hand person, a member of the MedStar Harbor Hospital's Division of Nursing and leadership team.. In the absence of the nurse manager, maintains communication with the Senior Director of Nursing and Patient Care Services, unit-based associates, Medical Director, providers, other nurse leaders, and personnel from other departments for the purpose of coordinating operations among the unit/department, clinical nursing division, and hospital/entity.. 2+ years of inpatient psychiatric and/or Psych ED RN experience stronglypreferred. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team.

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General Summary of Position Psychiatric Unit Assistant Director of Nursing Job Overview The Psychiatric Assistant Director of Nursing is the Psychiatric and Psych ED Unit Manager's right-hand person, a member of the MedStar Harbor Hospital's Division of Nursing and leadership team. The assistant nurse manager performs some of the following: supports and collaborates with the nurse manager 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. Schedule: This is an full-time day Assistant Director of Nursing position. Shifts are generally 8-4:30, but could be modified based on the needs of the unit. Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Overview 36-bed acute adult inpatient psychiatry beds spread across two units of 24 and 12 beds, respectively Evidenced-based mental health treatment Hospital-based Protection Services (Security) Department. Experienced leadership Opportunity to be engaged with change management. Just Culture/Culture of Safety Supportive environment Psychiatric Emergency Department Crisis Unit Overview: Ability to take up to 10-patients, including adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients Provide therapeutic milieu and treatment until patients are appropriately dispositioned MedStar Health Nursing Benefits Generous benefit plans which start the 1st of the month following start date Free parking for associates at all 4 Baltimore hospitals Increased charge, preceptor pay and tuition assistance Relocation assistance up to $5000 if you live 50 miles away from your location Primary Duties and Responsibilities <li>In collaboration with the nurse manager, develops unit/department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and ensures compliance with hospital/entity policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.</li><li>Develops and maintains effective relationships and partnerships across disciplines (e.g., medicine) and departments (e.g., environmental services) to ensure the delivery of efficient and quality patient care services. Contributes to the hospital/entity capacity management efforts; ensures unit activities and patient throughput proceed smoothly.</li><li>In collaboration with the nurse manager, develops standards of performance for associates, evaluates performance, and conducts performance management planning. Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions. Sets clear expectations for performance and holds associates accountable. Maintains ongoing communication with associates to review programs, discuss new developments, and exchange information.</li><li>Completes annual performance reviews of unit/department-based associates in a timely manner. Ensures the reviews reflect the individual associate's ability to meet performance expectations and beneficial ongoing developmental goals. Provides associates with ongoing feedback and champions their continued professional growth and development.</li><li>In the absence of the nurse manager, maintains communication with the Senior Director of Nursing and Patient Care Services, unit-based associates, Medical Director, providers, other nurse leaders, and personnel from other departments for the purpose of coordinating operations among the unit/department, clinical nursing division, and hospital/entity.</li></ul> Minimum Qualifications Education<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program required; master's degree in nursing or health related field from a nationally accredited program preferred</li> Experience<ul><li>3-4 years of progressive nursing care experience required; leadership and management experience strongly preferred. 2+ years of inpatient psychiatric and/or Psych ED RN experience stronglypreferred</li> Licenses and Certifications<ul><li> RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure valid in the State of Maryland. BLS required</li> KSAs<ul><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgement on complex situations. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic knowledge of various computer software applications and online learning applications</li> Why MedStar Health? At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through: <ul><li> Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.</li><li> Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities.We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.</li><li> Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.</li><li> More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.</li></ul> About MedStar Health MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people. MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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