Asst Nurse Manager, NICU

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 64,747 - 84,033; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore is looking for a skilled RN to serve as a frontline operational leader. In this role, you will oversee shift-level operations, ensure high-quality patient care, and support staff development. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an RN license in Maryland.

This position also requires a minimum of three years of experience, advanced certifications, and a commitment to regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse license in Maryland or eligibility due to compact state agreements.
• Minimum three years of previous clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift-level operations and team performance.
• Ensure operational excellence and patient outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Clinical nursing expertise

Leadership skills

Regulatory compliance

Patient care management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Graduate degree in nursing

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serves as a frontline operational leader with direct accountability for shift-level operations and team performance.
• Partners with the Nurse Manager to ensure 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.
• Functions as a key driver of culture, safety, and innovation.
• This role is designed as a leadership pathway position, preparing high-performing clinical leaders for future leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. If the bachelor’s degree is not in nursing, a graduate degree in nursing is required.
• Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Maryland or eligibility for licensure due to compact state agreements as outlined by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of previous clinical experience.
• Certification: Advanced certification (e.g., NE-BC, CEN, PCCN, etc.) required, and incumbents must obtain advanced certification within three (3) years of assuming the position.
• Additional Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and/or other certifications to match patient populations served.

Compensation

Pay Range: $47.00-61.53