Job Requirements
Job Summary
The Nurse Manager organizes and directs the work of Nursing Units and programs; coordinates staff to
assure that effective nursing services are provided, and quality standards are met. A multidisciplinary team
approach to care is utilized. The function of the clinical nurse manager is to develop and maintain an
environment that supports the professional nurse and staff.
CLINICAL QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE: Provides leadership and management for
nursing services, by maintaining 24 hour accountability and responsibility for
professional nursing clinical practices and patient care delivery. Ensures patient safety
and quality standards are met at all times. Follows organizational protocols for
continual readiness. Ensures nursing care is provided using the nursing process, by
reviewing patient care records each month for completion of nursing assessments plan
of care, intervention and discharge goals/completion, per nursing department
standards. Report all patient events in less than 24 hours, and sentinel events
immediately. Follow-up on all incidents as well as creating plan of action to prevent
additional occurrences within 3 business days. Conduct and or participate in
RCA/FMEA for any unit or division specific events, or unusual outcomes. Monitors unit
performance/productivity daily and initiates improvements/changes to meet standards
and variances. Develops and manages unit based performance improvement
program(s), and participate in all hospital-wide quality and performance improvement
activities.
ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: Provides management of human, fiscal and
other resources. Develops unit based initiatives to support organizational efforts to
improve and sustain patient satisfaction, decrease morbidity/mortality, decrease
hospital acquired infections, increase/enhance throughput and discharge planning.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT: Utilizes the ANA Scope, Standards of Practice and the
Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as well as the Nurse Practice
Act under the Maryland Board of Nurses as a foundation for nursing practice and
provides clinical leadership for staff. Performs as front-line management team member
in a complex and diverse work area by hiring, coordinating, scheduling and evaluating
the work of licensed and non-licensed staff. Appropriately uses core and contingency
staffing resources to provide quality, safe, and effective patient care and efficient use of
financial resources. Works with the clinical educators to develop and implement
effective educational programs designed to assist staff in the progression from novice
to expert in the care of the patient and family. Empowers, motivates, coaches,
implements and sustains change. Works as a resource to staff in order to achieve
individual, unit and/or organizational goals and priorities. Encourages/promotes open
communication and problem solving with staff. Monitors progress of staff with
preceptors and educators. Maintains annual overall employee satisfaction at or above
the established organizational target. Provides clinical leadership, guidance and
direction for staff while supporting and actualizing the goals of the department, division
and hospital. Develops and maintains an environment that supports the professional
nurse/staff and promotes workforce retention and recruitment.
Work Experience
Education
* 2 year / Associate's Degree: Active pursuit of 4 year degree in Nursing (Required)
4 year / Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Preferred)
Master's Degree (Preferred)
Certification / Licensure / Registration
*BLS Certification (Required)
*State Registered Nurse License (Required)
Certification in Specialty Area (Preferred)
Experience and Skills
*4 - 6 years Direct patient care experience (Required)
2 - 4 years Prior Nurse Manager Experience (Preferred)
Physical Requirements and Physical Demands
*Adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. Hears alarms/telephone/tape
recorder/normal speaking voice.
*Must be able to accurately document pertinent information either by writing or typing.
*Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
*Must be able to distinguish colors.
*Must be able to perform repetitive tasks/motion.
*Must have good eye-hand-foot coordination.
*Must have good manual dexterity.
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*Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and
computer screens.
Balancing: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Bending: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Climbing: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Crawling: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Crouching: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Kneeling: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Lift above shoulders/head: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Lift from floor level up: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Lift from waist level up: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Lifting 10 lbs. maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying articles: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Lifting 20 lbs. maximum and frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
within shift (1-33%)
Pulling with force: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Push/pull (up to 200 lbs.): Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Reaching above head: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Reaching above shoulder: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Sitting: Frequently within shift (34-66%)
Squatting: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Standing: Frequently within shift (34-66%)
Walking: Frequently within shift (34-66%)
Working Environment
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
May be exposed to potential electrical shock.
May be exposed to radiation/electromagnetic energy.
May be exposed to toxic, caustic, chemicals, and / or detergents.
May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or
composure.
May be scheduled as needed.
May perform emergency care.
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
Benefits
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
- Pay Range: $54.42 - $81.64
- Other Compensation (if applicable):
- Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
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