System Perioperative Sr Director of Nursing Excellence

System Nursing Sr Director of Nursing Excellence

System Senior Nursing Director Nursing Excellence (SND-NE) is responsible for leading and advancing nursing practice across Med Star 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 Med Star 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, SPIRT values and philosophy of Med Star Health Nursing.

• 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 Med Star health system’s nursing leadership team representing nursing excellence in strategic discussions, initiatives and decisions; develops system-wide nursing policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• 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, focusing on optimizing patient care, improving operational efficiency, reducing costs and identifying nursing practice innovations.
• 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 Med Star 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 implements 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 to foster collaboration and improve patient care; engages with system quality, regulatory and safety specialists to ensure compliance with nursing standards.
• 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…