Regional Nurse Manager

State of Maryland•Frederick, MD

About The Position

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Regional Nurse Manager (Registered Nurse Manager Medical) , so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! The main purpose of the Regional Nurse Manager position is to provide leadership and oversight of regional somatic health services within DJS medical clinics. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, continuous nursing care for youth by managing clinical operations, supporting staff development, overseeing fiscal resources, and driving quality assurance and compliance initiatives in collaboration with nursing and medical leadership. The schedule for this position may involve working rotating shifts. This position will involve traveling to multiple site locations within the region as needed.

Requirements

Education : A Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience : Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse to include two (2) years in the Medical option and one (1) year in a supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity.
Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi-state license in party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a phone number at which they can be reached.

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year of work experience coordinating and supervising across multiple secure residential juvenile facilities or settings
Delegating Nurse/Case Manager training from the Maryland Board of Nursing

Responsibilities

Delivering exceptional customer service and leading regional medical clinic operations, ensuring continuous, high-quality nursing care
Providing oversight through site visits, program evaluations, and performance monitoring to drive efficient, effective healthcare services for youth
Managing and monitoring fiscal resources to support efficient clinic operations and responsible use of funds
Leading quality assurance efforts, including reporting outcomes and ensuring timely corrective actions
Supervising RN Supervisors and ensuring accurate data collection, reporting, and service tracking
Partnering with nursing and medical leadership to maintain procedures and coordinate care for youth with specialized needs
Supporting the hiring, development, evaluation, and staffing coverage of nursing personnel, including covering shifts as needed to maintain adequate nursing coverage
Overseeing clinical training, orientation, and compliance with required education programs
Participating in professional development and supporting departmental initiatives and special projects
Collaborating with interdisciplinary leadership to advance organizational goals