Nurse Unit Leader—24/7 Clinical Care & Leadership

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Nursing Department Manager to direct and coordinate patient care on a 24-hour basis, ensuring quality and safety. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and collaborate to design care models that improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include staffing plans, policy administration, regulatory compliance, and ongoing staff development in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision of nursing staff across units.
• Experience with budgeting, staffing plans and cost containment.
• Clinical governance and quality improvement in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise and coordinate patient care activities on a 24-hour basis.
• Monitor compliance with quality and safety standards in nursing units.
• Allocate duties to professional and support staff to maximize productivity.
• Lead the design and implementation of care models in collaboration with leadership.
• Ensure staffing plans and schedules meet patient care needs with adequate coverage.
• Oversee budgeting, payroll records, and departmental financials within approved levels.
• Foster a learning environment, coordinate education and training for staff.
• Administer policies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Budgeting

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Nursing Department Manager to direct and coordinate patient care on a 24-hour basis, ensuring quality and safety. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and collaborate to design care models that improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include staffing plans, policy administration, regulatory compliance, and ongoing staff development in a fast-paced hospital environment.