Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) - Emergency Department

MedStar St. Mary's Hospital | Leonardtown, Maryland

Ready to take the next step in emergency nursing leadership?

MedStar St. Mary's Hospital is seeking a passionate, collaborative, and motivated Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to help lead our Emergency Department.

Whether you're an experienced nurse leader looking for a new opportunity or an accomplished Emergency Department charge nurse ready to expand your leadership impact, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for patients, nurses, and the community we serve.

As Assistant Director of Nursing, you'll partner closely with the Director of Nursing to support daily Emergency Department operations, strengthen team performance, advance patient safety, and create an environment where nurses feel supported, engaged, and empowered to deliver exceptional care.

Lead and Inspire Your Team

• Provide leadership, coaching, mentorship, and professional development for Emergency Department nurses and support staff.

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and retention initiatives.

• Help develop future nursing leaders through preceptor, charge nurse, and professional development programs.

Drive Emergency Department Excellence

• Support daily ED operations, staffing, patient flow, and efficient care delivery.

• Collaborate with emergency physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary partners to improve patient throughput and care coordination.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen operational efficiency, staffing effectiveness, and patient experience.

• Partner with the Director of Nursing on departmental goals, budgets, and operational priorities.

Champion Quality and Patient Safety

• Lead and support evidence-based nursing practices, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.

• Promote regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, and high-reliability practices.

• Help implement improvements that positively impact patients, families, and nursing associates.

We're looking for a nursing professional who combines strong clinical judgment with a passion for developing people and improving patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a nationally accredited nursing program.

• At least two years of progressive nursing care experience.

• Active Maryland RN license or qualifying compact-state RN license.

• Required CPR/BLS certification within 90 days of hire, in accordance with MedStar Health requirements.

• Strong communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field.

• Previous nursing leadership or management experience, including charge nurse, clinical supervisor, assistant nurse manager, or nurse manager responsibilities.

• Emergency Department or other relevant acute care nursing experience.

• Nationally recognized nursing specialty or leadership certification.

At MedStar Health, nursing leadership is about more than managing operations. It's about empowering people, advancing professional nursing practice, and making a lasting impact on the patients and communities we serve.

As part of the MedStar Health system, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with healthcare professionals, contribute to meaningful quality and operational improvements, and continue developing your career in nursing leadership.

Your next leadership opportunity starts here.

If you're ready to bring your clinical expertise, leadership potential, and passion for emergency nursing to a team committed to exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and help shape the future of emergency nursing at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital.