Description
General Summary of Position
MedStar Harbor Hospital Psychiatric Director of Nursing (DON) Role Overview
-Lead and manage nursing and patient care services for the adult inpatient and psychiatric crisis stabilization unit
-Oversee a team of 90+ professionals including Psychiatric RNs, Psychiatric -Counselors, PCTs, Unit Secretaries and a Recreation Therapist
-Develop and implement initiatives to enhance patient care, including the establishment of an ECT program
-Expand recruitment efforts to hire additional PCTs to support unit operations
-Foster a positive and supportive unit culture focused on excellence and compassion
-Functions as a unit manager
-Is supported by an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
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
Newly designated Magnet Hospital
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
About MedStar Harbor Hospital
Medstar Harbor Hospital is a private nonprofit, 130+ bed, acute care teaching hospital. Its area of specialty include general surgery, orthopaedics, oncology, women and infants' services, emergency medicine, internal medicine and behavioral health. Harbor Hospital also offers a medical residency program in internal medicine and a transitional program that prepares residents to specialize in other areas. In addition to receiving full accreditation from The Join Commission with certifications in Heart Failure, Pediatric Asthma Care, Spine Care and Stroke Care, it also received the Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Health over 5 years in a row and Gold Seal of Approval for Stroke Care and Spine Surgery for over 5 years in a row. Most recently, Harbor achieved its first magnet certification.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- 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
Experience
- 4 years of nursing experience required; 5+ years of management and leadership experience strongly preferred, particularly in an inpatient psychiatric environment
Licenses and Certifications
- RN-Registered Nurse-State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required upon hire; specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration preferred or must be obtained within two years of hire; BLS-Basic Life Support for healthcare professionals required upon hire
KSAs
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment on highly complex situations; Verbal and written communication skills; Basic knowledge of various computer software applications and online learning applications, especially Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
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.
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