REGIONAL NURSE MANAGER Registered Nurse Manager Medical

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) seeks a Regional Nurse Manager (Registered Nurse Manager Medical) to lead nursing services across multiple detention facilities. The role requires supervision, education, and coordination of care to support youth health needs within the region.

The position involves travel to sites within the region, 24/7 call obligations, and ensuring compliance with state nursing regulations and DJS policies. A BSN is required; a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Four years of RN experience, including two years in Medical option and one year in supervisory/administrative capacity.
• Hold or be eligible for Maryland RN license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead resource for nursing practice and environment of care with supervision and education of staff.
• Assure operational efficiency and consistent health services per DJS policies and protocols.
• Provide indirect supervision of medical units and ensure compliance with nursing laws and policies.
• Manage 24-hour operation and clinical nursing care at one or more facilities; may have central duties.
• Control and evaluate fiscal, environmental, and quality operations in assigned facilities.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Healthcare operations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing or health-related field

Job description

LOCATION OF POSITION

Somatic Health Services, Cheltenham Youth Detention Center

11003 Frank Tippett Road, Cheltenham, MD (Prince George’s County)

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Regional Nurse Manager (Registered Nurse Manager Medical), so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!

GRADE

22

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Regional Nurse Manager (Registered Nurse Manager Medical), so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!

This Is a Nursing Leadership Position Responsible For

• Serving as lead resource and for the administration and evaluation of nursing practice and the environment of care. This includes supervision, consultation, and education of the nursing staff.


• Assures operational efficiency and consistency in health care services are implemented and delivered according to DJS policy, DJS Health Services Operational procedures, DJS Nursing Protocols and DJS Standards of Conduct at the assigned facilities.


• Provides indirect supervision of the assigned medical units; responsible for ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations regarding the practice of nursing and the operational policies and procedures of DJS.


• Responsible for the 24-hour operation, management, and clinical nursing care at one (1) or more facilities. May also have central administrative duties for generic programs.


• The Nurse Manager is responsible for controlling, and evaluating the fiscal, environmental and quality operations in the assigned facilities.

This position will involve traveling to multiple site locations within the region as needed. Employee is on call 24/7 and subject to call in as well.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of experience as a Registered Nurse to include two years in the Medical option and one year in a supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute the possession a Master's degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the Medical option for the required education and experience.


• Candidates may substitute six years of experience as a Registered Nurse to include three years in a supervisory, administrative or teaching capacity in the Medical option for the required education and experience requirements.


• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classifications or Nursing and Hospital Administration specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of work experience coordinating and supervising across multiple secure residential juvenile facilities or settings


• Delegating Nurse/Case Manager training from the Maryland Board of Nursing

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi-state license in party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence.


• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Special Requirements

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a phone number at which they can be reached.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.