Assistant Nurse Manager — Perioperative Leader & Innovator

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System in Towson seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for the PREP PACU to support the Nurse Manager in clinical and operational leadership, advancing patient care, staffing, and case flow while fostering a culture of accountability and High Reliability Organization principles.

Key duties include daily unit management, collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative services; leading quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory readiness;

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• RN license in Maryland.
• BLS certification required.
• Master's in Nursing or Healthcare Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily clinical and operational management of the unit.
• Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and process improvements.
• Mentor and evaluate perioperative staff; oversee staffing and scheduling.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and other departments to optimize perioperative services.
• Ensure regulatory readiness and compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Operational management

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Lean / HRO

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System in Towson seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for the PREP PACU to support the Nurse Manager in clinical and operational leadership, advancing patient care, staffing, and case flow while fostering a culture of accountability and High Reliability Organization principles.

Key duties include daily unit management, collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative services; leading quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory readiness;