Assistant Nurse Manager- NICU

Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health resources

Disability benefits

Voluntary benefits

Discounts on insurance and Verizon

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the NICU Inpatient Unit. The role combines clinical expertise with leadership to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care and ensure satisfaction of patients and staff.

Must hold a nursing degree with 5 years in a similar setting; Bachelor's degree required, Master’s preferred. Administrative responsibilities in the absence of the nurse manager are included, with governance of unit operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of leadership experience in a similar unit.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Evidence of progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Current clinical skills to provide direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assumes 24-hour accountability for the NICU Inpatient Unit operations.
• Leads clinical and nursing management to deliver high-quality patient care and satisfaction.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical skills

NICU experience

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring an Assistant Nurse Manager for the NICU Inpatient Unit. Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi‑time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025. As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Nurse Manager, NICU Inpatient Unit, assumes 24-hour accountability and responsibility for the operation of the assigned unit. He/she combines clinical expertise with the application of leadership and nursing management principles to deliver high quality, cost-effective patient care and ensure satisfaction to both internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school. Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.


• Must possess 5 years of experience in a similar setting/unit.


• Evidence of progressive leadership responsibilities.


• Current and maintained clinical skills and knowledge to provide direct care for a caseload of patients as required.


• Assumes administrative responsibilities in the absence of the nurse manager and provides coverage for other colleagues.

Min

USD $47.71/Hr.

Max

USD $85.88/Hr.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees


• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision


• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays


• Tuition reimbursement


• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program


• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees


• Voluntary Benefits


• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans


• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.