Assistant Director Nursing - Burn/Trauma ICU

Company: MedStar Health
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Are you an experienced ICU RN ready to take the next step in your career? MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Director of Nursing to help lead our Burn/Trauma ICU team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. This is an incredible opportunity to make a meaningful impact in one of the most challenging and rewarding critical care environments. If you bring strong clinical expertise, a passion for mentoring others, and a drive for excellence in patient care-we invite you to apply.Join us in shaping the future of trauma care!MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing.Qualifications:Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program required
• Master's degree in Nursing or a health related field from a nationally accredited program preferredExperience
  • 3-4 years progressive nursing care experience required
  • Leadership and management experience preferredLicenses and Certifications
    • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
    • Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration preferred
    • 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.About MedStar HealthMedStar 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.

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