System Nursing Sr Director of Nursing Excellence

Medstar Research Institute•Columbia, MD

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About The Position

General Summary of Position System Senior Nursing Director Nursing Excellence (SND-NE) is responsible for leading and advancing nursing practice across MedStar Health and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality patient-centered care. This role oversees the development and implementation of evidence-based nursing practice standards policies and strategies in alignment with the MedStar Health Nursing Professional Practice Model and Nursing Strategic Plan. The SND-NE works closely with system and entity nursing and interdisciplinary leaders to create and sustain a culture of excellence innovation safety and continuous improvement of clinical processes and patient outcomes. The SND-NE provides executive leadership for one or more system collaborative governance councils subspecialty nursing practice councils nurse champion programs nursing and Interdisciplinary committees or initiatives clinical teams and supports achievement of nursing recognition program designations across the health system. Reports directly to the MSH Vice President of Nursing Excellence. Develops collaborative relationships with all disciplines and serves as a role model to promote the mission vision SPIRIT values and philosophy of MedStar Health Nursing. May assume leadership responsibility and accountability for general or focused nursing excellence programs such as nursing recognition programs (i.e. Magnet and Pathways to Excellence) or specialty-based nursing services (e.g. perioperative service line ambulatory services women and infants services oncology services).

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program. required
8-10 years progressive nursing leadership experience with at least 5 years of clinical experience in a health system required
Perioperative experience minimum 5-7 years required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Upon Hire required and
National certification in a recognized clinical or leadership specialty within 1 Year required
Recent demonstrated expertise locating appraising synthesizing and applying evidence to support nursing practice and interdisciplinary activities as well as leading councils committees and performance improvement initiatives.
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 associates internal departments and external agencies. Strong background in nursing evidence-based practice clinical innovation quality and safety improvement. Experience working in a health system environment with the ability to lead across diverse teams and facilities. Magnet and/or Pathway to Excellence experience preferred.
Working knowledge of various computer software applications. Identifying and resolving complex problems and interprofessional conflict developing innovative solutions 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 generated 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. Regular travel to health system facilities is required to support local nursing teams and initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Nursing Practice degree PhD degree in Nursing or Advanced Nursing Practice degree/certificate from an accredited program is preferred.
Completion of MSH Nursing Leadership Development Program or comparable program required.
Magnet and/or Pathway to Excellence experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with executive and nursing leadership to develop and integrate nursing excellence into the organization's strategic goals and care models while upholding regulatory and accreditation standards.
Integrates and displays all elements of the nursing excellence professional practice role: clinical practice consultation collaboration leadership education and program evaluation.
Provides leadership guidance and mentorship to nursing leaders fostering a spirit of inquiry nursing excellence and performance improvement.
Serves as a key member of the MedStar health system's nursing leadership team representing nursing excellence in strategic discussions initiatives and decisions. Develops system-wide nursing policies procedures and clinical guidelines to ensure consistency in care delivery and latest evidence.
Ensures that nursing care is delivered according to the highest clinical standards promoting evidence-based practice across all entities.
Monitors and evaluates nursing performance metrics to drive improvements in patient outcomes safety and satisfaction; interacts with entity-based directors of nursing practice and other leaders within and outside of nursing to improve lagging metrics.
Leads the development and implementation of system-wide interdisciplinary initiatives that support innovation in care delivery and strategic priorities Leads system-wide nursing initiatives focused on optimizing patient care improving operational efficiency reducing costs and identifying innovations in nursing practice.
Leads efforts to achieve and maintain Magnet Pathway to Excellence NICHE designation and/or other nursing recognition efforts (i.e. Daisy Beacon Lantern Prism) across the MedStar health system.
Collaborates with quality and patient safety teams to identify areas for improvement and lead or co-lead interdisciplinary initiatives that enhance patient care and nursing outcomes.
Promotes nursing research evidence-based practice projects presentations and publication opportunities supporting a scholarly approach to nursing excellence.
Identifies and implement innovative care models workflows and technologies that enhance nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.
Promotes a culture of continuous improvement encouraging nursing clinicians and leaders to engage in council/committee work evidence-based practice activities performance improvement projects and share best practices across the system.
Builds strong partnerships with system nursing leaders entity nursing leaders providers and interdisciplinary teams across the health system to foster collaboration and improve patient care. Engages with system quality regulatory and safety specialists to ensure that the health system remains compliant with nursing standards and best practices.
Serves as a liaison between nursing and other departments promoting effective communication and teamwork to address challenges and enhance care delivery.
Provides clinical and executive oversight of specialty nursing teams (e.g. wound nurses vascular access nurses) and committees (e.g. falls champion program and interdisciplinary taskforce nursing practice collaborative governance council).
Represents the health system at conferences professional organizations and public forums showcasing nursing excellence initiatives and achievements.