REGISTERED NURSE MANAGER CI

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

Job summary

The State of Maryland's Department of Health seeks a Registered Nurse Manager, CI to coordinate and supervise nursing care services at Springfield Hospital Center, Sykesville. The role reports to the Nursing Administrative Team and champions a recovery-oriented environment focused on safety and high-quality care.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field, plus four years RN experience including two in supervisory or administrative roles and two in a psychiatric setting;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or health-related field from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of experience as a Registered Nurse to include two years in a supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity and two years in a psychiatric setting.
• Substitution options include Master’s degree plus two years in psychiatric nursing, or six years RN experience with supervisory/teaching in psychiatry, or military nursing service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all facility nursing care services under Nursing leadership.
• Ensure delivery of nursing care in accordance with Nurse Practice Act standards and MDH guidelines.
• Support a recovery-oriented environment with emphasis on safety and least restrictive practices.

Skills

Staff supervision

Psychiatric experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or health-related field

Job description

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Springfield Hospital Center, Sykesville, MD

GRADE

STD0023

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Springfield Hospital Center, Sykesville, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to function at the full performance level of a Registered Nurse Manager, CI responsible for providing the coordination and supervision of all facility nursing care services/issues under the supervision of a Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing and reporting to the Nursing Administrative Team. This position ensures nursing care is delivered consistently in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act standards, MDH, facility and departmental guidelines. This position supports the mission of the organization through active participation in clinical efforts to provide treatment in a recovery-oriented environment. The foundation of a recovery-oriented environment is respect and a commitment to safety in the least restrictive manner possible.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience : Four years of experience as a Registered Nurse to include two years in a supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity and two years in a psychiatric setting.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute the possession of 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 a psychiatric setting 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 a psychiatric setting for the required education and experience.
• 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

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Experience assessing staffing needs and making needed staffing adjustments.
• Experience supervising in a hospital setting.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland 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 a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

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.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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