Requisition Number: 2026-6072
Type of Position: Full-Time
Location: Clinton, MD
Overview
Reporting to the Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services, the DON serves as a key member of the leadership team, with responsibility for driving clinical excellence, operational performance, and a culture centered on patient-first care. This role offers the opportunity to shape care delivery, mentor and develop staff, and lead initiatives that produce meaningful outcomes in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Directs quality and utilization standards to ensure coordinated, patient-centered, and cost-effective care.
- Leads clinical and nursing operations, including staffing, performance management, and resource allocation.
- Champions a patient-first culture and maintain leadership visibility through daily rounding.
- Ensures seamless care transitions and full regulatory compliance with continuous readiness.
- Collaborates with physicians and partners to improve outcomes and resolve issues.
- Builds and develops high-performing teams while promoting safety, accountability, and evidence-based practice.
Requirements/Qualifications
Education, Experience & Skills:
- Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) with a minimum of 5 years of nursing leadership experience in an inpatient, hospital-based psychiatric setting.
- Active Maryland RN license or eligibility for endorsement required.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Psychiatric nursing or nursing administration certification preferred.
Salary Range:
$140,000 - $150,000 annually
EOE
Hospital/Program Description
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton MD is a 182-bed facility providing over 48,000 emergency room visits annually. The Behavioral Health Program includes a 24-bed Adult inpatient unit, a Partial Hospitalization Program and a Behavioral Health section of the Emergency Department.
Southern Maryland offers the peace and comfort of a smaller community with the culture of Washington DC a short 20 minutes away. Historic homes and landmarks comprise the city's main tourism landscape and offer a glimpse into Maryland's early life. Nearby attractions include Andrews Air Force Base and Camp Springs and the National Harbor.
Signet offers a comprehensive benefits package including a generous starting salary and excellent career growth opportunities!