Assistant Nurse Manager - Observation Unit

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 64,747 - 97,175; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Differential

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager in Bel Air, Maryland. This role is essential for ensuring operational excellence, staff engagement, and high-quality patient care. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and possess licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland.

With a focus on leadership development, this position prepares individuals for future opportunities in nursing management. The ideal candidate will have three years of clinical experience and advanced certification in nursing specialties.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or eligibility for licensure.
• Three years of clinical experience required.
• Advanced certification required within three years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational excellence and staff engagement.
• Collaborate on clinical operations and regulatory compliance.
• Support staff development and maintain clinical competency.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to think critically

Leadership skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree

Job description

Job Requirements

Assistant Nurse Manager serves as a frontline operational leader with direct accountability for shift-level operations and team performance. This role partners with the Nurse Manager to ensure 24/7 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.

At UMMS, Assistant Nurse Managers are key drivers of culture, safety, and innovation. This role is designed as a leadership pathway position, preparing high‑performing clinical leaders for future Nurse Manager and system leadership opportunities.

Education & Experience - Required

• 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.

Education & Experience - Preferred

• Master’s degree

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a group leader and participant.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple members of the health care and administrative leadership team.
• Ability to think critically, develop conceptual designs for clinical services and plans and organize successful projects.

Benefits

Full Time Evenings: Primarily 3p-11p with flexibility to support day/night leadership teams and 24/7-unit needs.

Pay Range: $47.00 - $70.54/hr (depends on years of experience).

Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential.

Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide.