Nurse Manager; RN), Day Shift, Pediatric Emergency Department

Role Overview

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks an experienced Nurse Manager for the Pediatric Emergency Department and Inpatient Pediatric Unit. The role includes 24/7 responsibility, accountability, and operational leadership for both units.

• Role-model positive customer service behaviors.
• Role-model and encourage professional practice, including nurse autonomy, authority, accountability, and responsibility within the department.
• Operationalize the strategic plan for the department.
• Establish, role-model, and uphold standards of practice and expectations for staff, monitoring performance, competency, and conducting performance reviews.
• Consistently, timely, and accurately complete tasks necessary for service recovery, complaints, near misses, and adverse events.
• Actively lead and encourage staff participation in continuous improvement efforts, DMAICs, and shared governance.
• Promote cohesive work teams and constructive conflict resolution within the department and organization.
• Identify and monitor resources necessary for safe delivery of patient care, including labor, equipment, and facilities.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing (required);
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Three years of work experience in a Pediatric Emergency Department with department‑specific certification.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Current Maryland State nursing license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificates required at hire.
• Certification in specialty required at hire.
• Certification in leadership within one year of eligibility.
• Participation in professional organizations.

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Primarily Monday‑Friday business hours; occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. 24/7 on‑call. Shift differential not applicable. Eligible for a unit‑based incentive of $7 per hour. Pay range $104,000 – $150,000.

• Work‑life balance through non‑rotating shifts.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• Free employee parking.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D.
• Paid time off.
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1‑year eligibility.
• Voluntary benefits: flexible spending accounts, legal plans, life, pet, auto, home, long‑term care, and critical illness & accident insurance.
• Subsidized childcare at participating centers.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Adventist Health Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious beliefs are provided in accordance with applicable law.

COVID‑19 vaccination is strongly recommended and may be required; applicants must provide proof of vaccination.