Asst Nurse Manager, NICU

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Baltimore seeks a frontline operational leader to oversee shift-level operations and team performance. This role partners with the Nurse Manager to ensure operational excellence, staff engagement, and patient outcomes for an assigned area.

The position supports high-quality patient care aligned with organizational goals, collaborates on clinical operations, and fosters a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BSN required. If a non-nursing degree is held, the graduate degree must be in nursing.
• Maryland RN licensure or eligibility per Maryland Board of Nursing (compact state rules).
• 3 years of clinical experience required.
• Advanced certification (e.g., NE-BC, CEN, PCCN) required within 3 years of start.
• ACLS, BLS or other certifications to match patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift-level operations and manage team performance.
• Partner with the Nurse Manager to ensure operational excellence, staff engagement, and patient outcomes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Support staff onboarding, performance management, and succession planning; drive multidisciplinary initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Patient outcomes

Safety culture

Education

BSN required or higher in Nursing

Job description

Job Requirements

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.

Work Experience

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.

Benefits Compensation

Pay Range: $47.00-61.53

Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide