Frontline Nurse Leader - Assistant Manager, Clinical Ops

University of Maryland Medical System; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead shift-level operations and partner with the Nurse Manager to ensure 24/7 operational excellence and high-quality patient care. You will collaborate with providers and clinical teams to drive safety, performance, and engagement across the unit.

This leadership-path role emphasizes developing future nurse leaders, advancing evidence-based practice, and maintaining regulatory compliance while advancing the

Qualifications

• Requires BSN; Maryland RN license or eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience.
• Advanced certification required within 3 years of appointment.
• ACLS/BLS certifications to match patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Assumes delegated operational accountability for clinical performance, staffing, quality outcomes, patient experience, and team engagement.
• Sets goals with providers and leaders to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Uses engagement data to address workforce challenges and drive unit-based improvements.
• Oversees onboarding, orientation, and competency validation.
• Mentors and develops emerging leaders through coaching and succession planning.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and prepares for survey readiness.
• Monitors staffing, budget targets, safety, and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Clinical nursing knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN license in Maryland or compact state

Three years clinical experience

Advanced nursing certification (NE-BC, CEN, PCCN)

ACLS/BLS certifications

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead shift-level operations and partner with the Nurse Manager to ensure 24/7 operational excellence and high-quality patient care. You will collaborate with providers and clinical teams to drive safety, performance, and engagement across the unit.

This leadership-path role emphasizes developing future nurse leaders, advancing evidence-based practice, and maintaining regulatory compliance while advancing the