Director of Nursing Practice and Innovation Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Baltimore, MD (Job ID req27382)

Description

General Summary of Position
Promotes exemplary professional practice that is evidence-based and is characterized by collaborative governance and participative decision making in a local entity(ies). This individual, along with the entity(ies) Chief Nursing Officer, supports the MedStar Health (MSH) professional practice model through the local implementation of the MSH Nursing Strategic Plan and the annual Nursing fiscal year goals. Special emphasis is placed on the provision of patient and family-centric care using standards of nursing practice afforded by nursing professional organizations and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. The Director of Nursing Practice Innovation reports directly to the MSH Vice President of Nursing Practice Innovation and has a matrix reporting structure to their entity(ies) Chief Nursing Officer(s) or delegate. The Director of Nursing Practice Innovation has accountability for entity-specific clinical nurse specialists or clinical specialists.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Master's degree in Nursing is required from a nationally accredited nursing program. required and
• A Doctor of Nursing Practice degree preferred or
• Advanced Nursing Practice degree/certificate from an accredited program. preferred

Experience

• 5-7 years Clinical experience with at least 2 years of leadership and/or managerial experience. recent, demonstrated experience locating and using evidence to support nursing practice activities. required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Licensed as a registered nurse in the entity's(ies) locale. required and
• National certification in a recognized clinical specialty. within 1 Year required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Business acumen and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, internal departments and external agencies.
• Working knowledge of various computer software applications.
• The work requires identifying and resolving complex problems, developing innovative solutions-based searching, appraising and synthesizing literature, connecting with professional organizations through meetings or listservs and assembling extensive cross-functional knowledge of the various MedStar Health entities.
• Work assignments are generally received via system, hospital, departmental, specialty committee or nursing council goals; contemporary clinical, safety or product issues; or developing or updating evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
• All work outputs require exquisite attention to detail, application of clinical judgment, and interpretation or creation of policies, procedures, and developing appropriate courses of action.

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• 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.

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.