Assistant Nurse Manager, Med Surg, Ortho
location_on1st Avenue Southeast, Saunders, Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21061, United States
Job Description
About the Role
The Assistant Nurse Manager serves as a frontline operational leader with direct accountability for shift-level operations and team performance. This role partners with the Nurse Manager to ensure 24/7 operational excellence, staff engagement, and patient outcomes for an assigned operational area. Supports and ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
At UMMS, Assistant Nurse Managers are key drivers of culture, safety, and innovation. This role is designed as a leadership pathway position, preparing high-performing clinical leaders for future Nurse Manager and system leadership opportunities.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1st Avenue Southeast, Saunders, Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21061, United States
Glen Burnie, Maryland
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMonitor quality indicators, safety outcomes, and patient experience metrics
- check_circleManage staffing plans, productivity and budgetary targets
- check_circleControl onboarding, orientation and competency validation for staff
- check_circleDevelop emerging leaders through mentoring and succession planning
- check_circleEnforce regulatory standards and ensure survey readiness
- check_circlePromote shared governance and team involvement in decision making
- check_circleMaintain clinical competency and provide direct patient care when needed
- check_circleOversee shift-level operations and team performance in partnership with the Nurse Manager ensure operational excellence
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor of Science in Nursing required
- verifiedLicensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland Registered Nurse
- verifiedThree (3) years of previous clinical experience
- verifiedAdvanced certification (e.g., NE-BC, CEN, PCCN, etc.)
- verifiedACLS, BLS certifications
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: acls, bls, ne-bc, cen, pccn, registered nurse.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master's degree preferred.