Assistant Clinical Manager - Brook Lane - Full Time - Nightshift

Meritus Health

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Brook Lane team as an Assistant Clinical Manager and help lead a dedicated team of healthcare professionals focused on delivering exceptional patient care. Our acute psychiatric hospital provides the highest level of care in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. We serve children, adolescents, and adults in age-appropriate units, offering individual rooms and 24-hour nursing support. Patients typically stay 9–11 days, receiving intensive treatment and crisis stabilization from our multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience (5 years preferred).
Prior leadership experience strongly preferred.
Current RN license in Maryland, or compact license with multi-state privilege.
BLS required; ACLS, PALS, NRP, or other unit-specific certifications within 6 months.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to lead teams, coach for performance, and support accountability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

Support daily unit operations and act as a leader on off shifts or when the Clinical Manager is unavailable.
Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and other departments to enhance patient care and team performance.
Manage staff scheduling, payroll, and performance evaluations.
Assist in quality and safety initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts.
Foster professional development by mentoring staff and working with Clinical Educators on training needs.
Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, clinical guidelines, and organizational policies.