Assistant Clinical Manager - Brook Lane

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

48d

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. As an Assistant Clinical Manager, you'll provide hands-on clinical leadership, supporting the Clinical Manager in the day-to-day operations of the unit. You will ensure high-quality patient care, support team development, and promote a positive and safe work environment. This role includes leadership during off shifts and in the Clinical Manager's absence. 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. 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.

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.
• Professional certification in specialty area preferred.
• 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

• 5 years preferred acute care nursing experience.
• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Includes company-paid life insurance , as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Support for your continued learning and career growth
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees