Director OF Nursing; Director of Nursing Psychiatric, Court-Involved

Main Purpose of Job

The Director of Nursing at Eastern Shore is responsible for promoting quality by incorporating current nursing research findings, nationally recognized professional standards, and other expert literature into policies and procedures governing the provision of nursing care, treatment, and services provided by the nursing department. This position does not work "in count" (providing direct nursing care to patients) unless it is an emergency as deemed by the hospital's CEO and/or COO.

Job performance is consistent with the Eastern Shore Hospital Center's Mission and Vision.

Grade: 26

Location:

MDH Eastern Shore Hospital Center, Cambridge, MD

Qualified applicants must possess a master's degree in a nursing‑related field from an accredited college or university and five years of psychiatric nursing experience (as a registered nurse), of which at least three years must have been in a supervisory, teaching or administrative capacity. A license as a Registered Nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing is required. A copy of the current RN license must accompany the application.

Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited college or university, together with seven years of psychiatric nursing experience (as a registered nurse), of which at least five years must have been in a supervisory, teaching or administrative capacity, is also qualifying. A Ph.D. in nursing from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of general experience.

• Knowledge of and experience with Board of Nursing requirements, policies and regulations
• Experience educating and mentoring nursing staff to empower a nursing department
• Experience working in a State Psychiatric Hospital

Employees in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing. A copy of the license must be uploaded to the application, or include the license # and expiration date on the application.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our veterans for their service to our country.