Assistant Nurse Manager

University of Maryland Medical System•Cambridge, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a frontline operational leader with direct accountability for shift-level operations and team performance. Partners with the Nurse Manager to ensure operational excellence, staff engagement, and patient outcomes for an assigned operational area. Supports and ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care aligned with the organization’s strategic goals. Collaborates and manages clinical operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Supports staff development, evidence-based practices, and maintains clinical competency to provide direct care when needed. Completes onboarding, performance management, and succession planning, while furthering multidisciplinary initiatives and organizational projects. Functions as a key driver of culture, safety, and innovation. This role is designed as a leadership pathway position, preparing high-performing clinical leaders for future leadership opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. If bachelor’s degree is not in nursing, graduate degree must be in nursing.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or eligibility for licensure due to compact state agreements outlined through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Three (3) years of previous clinical experience required.
Advanced certification (e.g., NE-BC, CEN, PCCN, etc.) required. Incumbents must obtain advanced certification within three (3) years of assuming the position.
ACLS, BLS and/or other certifications to match patient populations served.

Responsibilities

Serve as a frontline operational leader with direct accountability for shift-level operations and team performance.
Partner with the Nurse Manager to ensure operational excellence, staff engagement, and patient outcomes for an assigned operational area.
Support and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
Collaborate and manage clinical operations.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Support staff development and evidence-based practices.
Maintain clinical competency to provide direct care when needed.
Complete onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.
Further multidisciplinary initiatives and organizational projects.
Act as a key driver of culture, safety, and innovation.