MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Nursing Director (RN) Spinal Cord Injury and Orthopedics Department

Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
  • Master's degree in Nursing or health-related field preferred
  • 5-7 years in Nursing or health-related field required
  • 1-2 years of management and leadership experience preferred
  • RN State Licensure or Compact State Licensure in DC required
  • CPR certification required within 90 days
  • Specialty certification required within 2 years.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee operations of the Spinal Cord Injury and Orthopedics Unit
  • Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and patient satisfaction standards
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote innovation
  • Drive continuous improvement in clinical services
  • Lead a high-performing nursing team in delivering exceptional patient care

Benefits

  • Support for ongoing professional development
  • Opportunities for leadership within a specialized clinical field
  • Engagement with a dynamic, collaborative work environment
  • Access to advanced medical rehabilitation resources
  • Commitment to patient-centered care
Full Job Description
General Summary of Position

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, the region's largest acute rehab hospital, is seeking an experienced nurse leader to serve as Nursing Director for our Spinal Cord Injury and Orthopedics Unit within a leading acute rehab setting. This role provides operational oversight of a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. MNRN is responsible for treating some of the nation's most complex restorative cases.

The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable, collaborative leader with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and patient satisfaction, ensuring compliance, performance excellence, and continuous improvement across clinical service line. You will partner with interdisciplinary teams to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of rehabilitative care.

If you are a strategic leader passionate about advancing patient care in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Minimal 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
  • 5-7 years in Nursing or health related field from a Nationally accredited program required
  • 1-2 years of management and leadership experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications
  • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
  • 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
  • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
  • C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification.
  • Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either his/her clinical specialty or Nursing Administration within 2 years required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • 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.


This position has a hiring range of

USD $120,000.00 - USD $238,000.00 /Yr.

About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
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