MedSurg Telemetry Nurse Leader - Assistant Manager

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for MedSurg Telemetry. This leadership role oversees shift-level operations, collaborates with the Nurse Manager, and ensures 24/7 quality patient care.

The position emphasizes staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and ongoing professional development. The role requires a BSN, Maryland RN licensure or eligibility, and 3 years of clinical experience, plus advanced nursing certifications within 3 years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required or higher with nursing-focused graduate degree.
• Maryland RN licensure or eligibility under compact state agreements.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience in relevant setting.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., NE-BC, CEN, PCCN) required within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Assumes delegated operational accountability for clinical performance, staffing, and patient outcomes.
• Leads unit-level performance metrics and collaborates with providers to improve care.
• Monitors engagement, turnover, and retention; drives unit-based improvements.
• Oversees onboarding, orientation, and competency validation for staff.
• Develops emerging leaders through mentoring and structured succession planning.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and survey readiness across the unit.
• Manages budgets, staffing plans, and supply expense trends while maintaining safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical nursing knowledge

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Maryland RN licensure

3 years clinical experience

Advanced nursing certification (e.g., NE-BC, CEN, PCCN)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for MedSurg Telemetry. This leadership role oversees shift-level operations, collaborates with the Nurse Manager, and ensures 24/7 quality patient care.

The position emphasizes staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and ongoing professional development. The role requires a BSN, Maryland RN licensure or eligibility, and 3 years of clinical experience, plus advanced nursing certifications within 3 years.