Nurse Manager-Cardiac Cath Lab, IR & CCPR

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Nurse Manager responsible for organizing and directing nursing units. This role includes providing leadership in patient care and ensuring that quality standards are met. Candidates must possess an active pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and relevant certifications.

The position requires effective communication and management skills to support the nursing staff while maintaining high patient safety standards. Competitive pay range is offered between $54.42 and $81.64.

Qualifications

• Active pursuit of 4 year degree in Nursing is required.
• 4 - 6 years Direct patient care experience.
• 2 - 4 Years Prior Nurse Manager Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and directs the work of Nursing Units.
• Ensures patient safety and quality standards.
• Manages hiring and evaluation of clinical staff.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Nurse Manager experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree

Tools

BLS Certification

State Registered Nurse License

Job description

Overview

The Nurse Manager organizes and directs the work of Nursing Units and programs; coordinates staff to assure that effective nursing services are provided and quality standards are met. A multidisciplinary team approach to care is utilized. The function of the clinical nurse manager is to develop and maintain an environment that supports the professional nurse and staff.

Clinical Quality and Performance

Provides leadership and management for nursing services by maintaining 24‑hour accountability and responsibility for professional nursing clinical practices and patient care delivery. Ensures patient safety and quality standards are met at all times. Follows organizational protocols for continual readiness. Reviews patient care records each month for completion of nursing assessments, plan of care, intervention and discharge goals per nursing department standards. Reports all patient events within 24 hours and sentinel events immediately. Conduct and participate in RCA/FMEA for any unit or division specific events or unusual outcomes. Monitors unit performance and productivity daily and initiates improvements to meet standards and variances. Develops and manages unit‑based performance improvement program(s) and participates in all hospital‑wide quality and performance improvement activities.

Organizational Performance

Provides management of human, fiscal and other resources. Develops unit‑based initiatives to support organizational efforts to improve and sustain patient satisfaction, decrease morbidity/mortality, decrease hospital‑acquired infections, increase/enhance throughput and discharge planning.

People Management

Utilizes the ANA Scope, Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Nurse Practice Act under the Maryland Board of Nurses as a foundation for nursing practice and provides clinical leadership for staff. Manages hiring, coordination, scheduling and evaluation of licensed and non‑licensed staff. Uses core and contingency staffing resources to provide quality, safe and effective patient care and efficient use of financial resources. Works with clinical educators to develop and implement effective educational programs, empowers, motivates, coaches, implements and sustains change, and promotes open communication and problem solving with staff. Maintains annual overall employee satisfaction at or above the established organizational target and supports workforce retention and recruitment.

Education

• 2 year / Associate's Degree: Active pursuit of 4 year degree in Nursing (Required)
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Preferred)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• BLS Certification (Required)
• State Registered Nurse License (Required)

Experience and Skills

• 4 - 6 years Direct patient care experience (Required)
• 2 - 4 Years Prior Nurse Manager Experience (Preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
• Must be able to accurately document pertinent information either by writing or typing.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks/motion.
• Must have good eye‑hand‑foot coordination.
• Must have good manual dexterity.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Balancing, Bending, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lift above shoulders/head, Lift from floor level up, Lift from waist level up, Lifting 10 lbs. maximum, Lifting 20 lbs. maximum and frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs, Pulling with force, Push/pull (up to 200 lbs.), Reaching above head, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squatting, Standing, Walking are occasional within shift [1‑33%] or frequent within shift [34‑66%].

Working Environment

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be exposed to potential electrical shock.
• May be exposed to radiation/electromagnetic energy.
• May be exposed to toxic, caustic, chemicals, and / or detergents.
• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• May be scheduled as needed.
• May perform emergency care.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $54.42 - $81.64
• Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2025‑2026 UMMS Benefits Guide.

EEO Statement

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