Assistant Nurse Manager
CenExel•Gaithersburg, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the delivery of high-quality clinical research services within the Critical Research Unit. Working closely with the Director of Clinical Operations, Medical Director, HR/Office Manager, and COO, this role helps ensure efficient unit operations, regulatory compliance, and optimal patient care. The Assistant Nurse Manager provides direct oversight of Clinical Research Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians, including staffing, staff development, and adherence to study protocols.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience; the posting identifies research, behavioral health, or acute care as preferred areas.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical research environment.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in scheduling and staffing coordination.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to meet the essential physical requirements of sitting, typing, standing, and walking, with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to report to work as scheduled.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of clinical research processes, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
- Clinical nursing experience in research, behavioral health, or acute care.
Responsibilities
- Directly supervise Clinical Research Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and staff retention initiatives.
- Assist with performance evaluations, coaching, corrective actions, and employee recognition programs.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and patient-centered team environment.
- Coordinate daily staffing assignments and scheduling for the Critical Research Unit.
- Monitor staffing levels in alignment with patient census and acuity.
- Ensure efficient workflow and appropriate resource utilization across the unit.
- Collaborate with leadership to address operational challenges and improve processes.
- Train, mentor, and coach clinical staff to ensure competency and professional growth.
- Support ongoing education initiatives and compliance training.
- Promote adherence to CenExel standards and best practices.
- Ensure staff adherence to approved research protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and organizational policies.
- Support quality assurance efforts and readiness for audits and inspections.
- Monitor patient care activities to ensure safety, protocol compliance, and high-quality outcomes.
- Oversee patient monitoring activities within the unit.
- Assess and respond to patient acuity and care needs in collaboration with clinical staff.
- Ensure appropriate escalation and communication of clinical concerns.
- Ensure adherence to FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH, GCP, CenExel standard operating procedures, site working practices, protocols, and company guidelines and policies.
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
