Asst Nurse Manager, Psychiatry Geriatric

Job Requirements

Under general administrative direction of the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager, Patient Care Services (PCS) is accountable for the delivery of patient care services which supports the strategic plan of the organization and achieves clinical and service quality objectives, in a clinical unit or care delivery site. This role is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered, for the competency and performance of nursing staff, and for designing and maintaining systems to support multidisciplinary team functioning and continuity of services within a product line, while working in coordination with the Nurse Manager.

The Assistant Nurse Manager, PCS also serves as a key participant in organizational project teams and work groups at the organizational and unit level.

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Helps to manage and evaluate the system of care delivery and clinical services on one or more patient care units which helps meet clinical and service quality objectives alongside the Nurse Manager.
• In collaboration with medical staff leadership, assesses requirements for care delivery systems to meet changing patient population requirements, plans strategies and services to meet clinical program objectives, and communicates long- and short-term plans and objectives to staff under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
• Ensures excellence of clinical practice and patient care services, including meeting or exceeding customer requirements, improving clinical outcomes, and achieving productivity and expense reduction goals.
• Assures that programs, services and staff performance meet regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, supports unit-based professional practice partnerships designed around the requirements of customers (patients, physicians and payors) and involve staff in decision making and unit operations.
• Develops effective administrative, coordination, and communication systems; ensures effectiveness of unit operations alongside the Nurse Manager.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to assess, redesign and continually improve effectiveness and productivity of clinical programs.

BSN required. Master’s degree with management coursework preferred. Incumbents are expected to matriculate in an accredited graduate program within one year of employment and to have five years to complete the degree. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or eligibility for licensure under Compact state agreements outlined by the MD Board of Nursing, is required. Three years of clinical experience required.

Review the  UMMS Benefits Guide.

Full-Time
Pay Range: $47.00-$70.54
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Shift Differential
Up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus; restrictions may apply.