Nurse Shift Coordinator

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking an on-site Nursing Supervisor who will oversee the Medical Center operations 24/7, coordinate with administrators, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure safe, high-quality patient care, and provide leadership across shifts.

The Nurse Coordinator will take administrative responsibility for the Department of Nursing during assigned shifts and holidays, serving as a liaison to the Maryland Access Center and guiding unit personnel in policy

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• Current licensure in the State of Maryland or eligible for licensure.
• Three years of nursing work experience in a Medical/Surgical and/or Critical Care unit is required.
• BLS/ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site nursing supervisor for the Medical Center 24 hours/7 days per week.
• Collaborates with administrators, physicians, nurse leaders, staff, patients, and external agencies to facilitate quality patient care.
• Assumes administrative responsibility for the Department of Nursing for assigned shifts, off shifts and holidays.
• Serves as a liaison between Maryland Access Center (MAC) and nurse manager; assists unit personnel in problem solving and policy interpretation.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Requirements

Serves as the on-site nursing supervisor for the Medical Center 24 hours/7days per week. Collaborates, coordinates, and communicates with administrators, physicians, nurse leaders, staff, patients, support services, and external agencies to facilitate the delivery of quality patient care. In collaboration with unit and department-based leaders, the Nurse Coordinator assumes administrative responsibility for the Department of Nursing for assigned shifts, off sifts and holidays. Serves as a liaison between Maryland Access Center (MAC) and nurse manager and assists unit personnel in problem solving, interpretation of institutional policies and procedures, and coordination of patient care services.

Job Requirements

Serves as the on-site nursing supervisor for the Medical Center 24 hours/7days per week. Collaborates, coordinates, and communicates with administrators, physicians, nurse leaders, staff, patients, support services, and external agencies to facilitate the delivery of quality patient care. In collaboration with unit and department-based leaders, the Nurse Coordinator assumes administrative responsibility for the Department of Nursing for assigned shifts, off sifts and holidays. Serves as a liaison between Maryland Access Center (MAC) and nurse manager and assists unit personnel in problem solving, interpretation of institutional policies and procedures, and coordination of patient care services.

Work Experience

Job Summary

The Patient Flow/Bed Management Coordinator is responsible for overseeing patient placement, capacity management, and hospital throughput operations. This role collaborates with nursing, physician, and operational leadership to ensure safe staffing, appropriate bed assignments, efficient patient movement, and exceptional patient care across the organization.

Education And Experience

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• Current licensure in the State of Maryland or eligible for licensure.
• Three years of nursing work experience in a Medical/Surgical and/or Critical Care unit is required.
• BLS/ACLS certification required

Compensation

Benefits

Pay Range: 47.00-70.54

Other Compensation (if Applicable)

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