RN Jobs in Westminster, MD

Assistant Nurse Manager

University of Maryland Medical System Towson, MD

$47 - $70.54 / hour

Job Requirements Assistant Nurse Manager – 6th Floor Orthopaedics and Acute Surgical Care Unit Full-Time | Hours will include evening shifts to support unit leadership coverage, with flexibility based on operational needs. About The Unit And Program The 6th Floor is a surgical unit specializing in the care of the patients before and after surgical procedures. The unit also supports non-operative musculoskeletal disorders and medical overflow. The surgical patient population we serve includes but is not limited to: Hepatobiliary Colorectal General Surgery General orthopaedics (Total Joint Replacements, TMA, BKA, etc) Ortho spine GU (Cystectomy, Prostatectomy, Ileal Conduit, etc) GYN Head and Neck The Total Joint and Spine Orthopaedic Nurse Navigator Program works collaboratively with the Orthopaedic Institute to enhance outcomes in our surgical total joint replacement and spine surgery patients. Providing support to this focused patient group through the continuum of care. As part of a high-performing leadership team, the Assistant Nurse Manager will partner closely with Nursing Leadership, Clinical Practice Specialist, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to advance clinical excellence, improve patient outcomes, and foster an engaged and supportive work environment. Job Summary Serves as a frontline operational leader with direct accountability for shift-level operations and team performance. Partners with the Nurse Manager to ensure 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. Collaborates and manages clinical operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Supports staff development, evidence-based practices, and maintains clinical competency to provide direct care when needed. Completes onboarding, performance management, and succession planning, while furthering multidisciplinary initiatives and organizational projects. Functions as a key driver of culture, safety, and innovation. This role is designed as a leadership pathway position, preparing high-performing clinical leaders for future leadership opportunities. Primary Responsibilities The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. Assumes delegated operational accountability for clinical performance, staffing, quality outcomes, patient experience, and team engagement in partnership with the Nurse Manager. Engages in the delivery of high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. Participates in rounding, provides real-time feedback and service recovery, monitors safety and quality metrics, and communicates performance outcomes to team members and providers to drive continuous improvement. Escalates quality, safety and experience concerns as needed and resolves issues as able. Accountable for unit-level performance metrics including quality indicators, safety outcomes, patient experience, workforce engagement, productivity, and throughput. Collaborates with providers, interdisciplinary partners, and unit team members to set goals and improve patient care in conjunction with the leader. Utilizes engagement data, turnover trends, and retention metrics to proactively address workforce challenges and develop unit-based improvement strategies. Controls onboarding, orientation, and competency validation for new and existing team members, ensuring readiness and professional growth. Develops emerging leaders through mentoring, coaching, and structured succession planning. Enforces regulatory standards and supports ongoing compliance efforts. Collaborates with leadership and team members to implement and sustain processes that promote survey readiness and adherence to accreditation and regulatory requirements. Monitors staffing plans, productivity, overtime utilization, and supply expense trends; collaborates with the Nurse Manager to meet budgetary targets while maintaining safe care delivery. Fosters a healthy, inclusive work environment. Supports retention initiatives, valuing diversity and encouraging innovation. Builds relationships, promotes open communication and creates a culture that supports collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Provides coaching and feedback, addresses performance issues and supports peer review processes. Promotes shared governance and team member involvement in decision-making and unit operations. Supports innovation and evidence-based practice by staying current with healthcare delivery advancements. Incorporates research findings into clinical practice, disseminates relevant literature, and champions team member-generated innovations and multidisciplinary research at the unit level. Maintains individual clinical competency to support direct patient care when needed and role-model best practices. Translates organizational goals and values into unit-level strategies, aligning team efforts with the organization’s mission and vision. Implements principles of a High Reliability Organization and performance improvement strategies, using data to guide change, mentor team members, and improve outcomes. Demonstrates and models High Reliability behaviors. Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient and team member safety. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge. Escalates safety concerns expediently when necessary and shares learning from safety concerns and events. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Work Experience Education & Experience - Required Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. If bachelor’s degree is not in nursing, graduate degree must be in nursing. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or eligibility for licensure due to compact state agreements outlined through the Maryland Board of Nursing. Three (3) years of previous clinical experience required. Advanced certification (e.g., NE-BC, CEN, PCCN, etc.) required. Incumbents must obtain advanced certification within three (3) years of assuming the position. ACLS, BLS and/or other certifications to match patient populations served. Education, Qualifications & Experience - Preferred Master’s degree Previous leadership experience as a charge nurse, clinical coordinator, assistant nurse manager, or equivalent role. Experience in Medical-Surgical, Progressive Care, or Acute Care Surgical Nursing. Demonstrated success in staff coaching, performance improvement, patient experience initiatives, and team engagement. Orthopaedic Nurse Certification (ONC-B), Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC or CMSRN), or other specialty certification preferred. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated effectiveness as a group leader and participant. Ability to collaborate with multiple members of the health care and administrative leadership team. Ability to think critically, develop conceptual designs for clinical services and plans and organize successful projects. Benefits Benefits All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Pay Range: $47.00 - $70.54 Other Compensation (if Applicable) Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

RN

Other

1 week ago

ER Registered Nurse (PRN Nights & Swing)

Emerus New Freedom, PA

About Us We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros. Position Overview The purpose of this position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care in the Emergency Room. Essential Job Functions Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/families Proficiently and consistently complete accurate, concise and legible documentation on medical records Observe and record signs, symptoms and behaviors including the physiological status of patients Presents proposed revision of interventions and desired outcomes Maintain patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times Follow physician’s orders in the delivery of nursing care Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures Participate in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given Assemble equipment and supply for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments. Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing of that State Other Job Functions Perform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and document Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required Perform additional duties as assigned Basic Qualifications Associate’s Degree, required; BSN, preferred Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required 2+ years full-time RN experience in ER or other comparable experience, required Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association, required; ENPC certification from ENA may be substituted for PALS certification; TNCC preferred Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication Pennsylvania Candidates : Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.

RN

Full-time

1 week ago

Care Manager, RN

University of Maryland Medical System Towson, MD

Job Requirements The Care Manager coordinates the care and service of selected patient populations across the continuum. He/ she works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the health care team to achieve the highest quality clinical outcomes with the most cost-effective use of available resources. The Care Manager assumes responsibility for an interdisciplinary process which assesses, plans, implements, monitors and measures the effectiveness of interventions to meet patients’ treatment and transitional needs. COLLABORATION: Collaborates with the physician and other healthcare professionals to promote appropriate use of medical center resources. Participates as a team member to facilitate communication among all disciplines, identify barriers to meeting treatment goals, and determines ways to achieve best outcomes. Participates in the hospital Ethics Committee, as well as facilitates the hospital UR committee. DOCUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT: Uses established criteria to determine appropriateness of admissions, transfer and continued stays. Documents actions in medical record according to departmental guidelines and oversees process of exchange of information with other facilities/ agencies adhering to legal mandates regarding confidentiality. Measures effectiveness of interventions through direct communication with patients and caregivers and data collection of defined indicates (e.g. overall length of stay, readmission rates, feedback from referral services, etc.). PATIENT CARE: Uses severity of illness/ intensity of services indexes to determine appropriateness of admissions, transfers and continued stays. Provides physicians and ancillary departments with data on treatment outcomes and avoidable delays in order to promote highest quality care. Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops and implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future. Measures effectiveness of interventions through direct communication with patients and caregivers and data collection of defined indicators (e.g. overall length of stay, readmission rates, feedback from referral sources, etc.). Plays and active leadership role in the ongoing management of inpatient length of stay and utilization review across the organization. PROBLEM SOLVING: Identifies problems or gaps in community resources that impact outcome and takes leadership role in efforts to effect changes. Takes a leadership role in identifying opportunities to reduce risks, both financial and clinical, through analysis of resource consumption outcomes. Work Experience Education 2 year / Associate's Degree (Required) High School Diploma or GED (Required) 4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) Certification / Licensure / Registration State Registered Nurse License (Required) CCM Case Management Certification (Preferred Experience And Skills 2 - 4 years Familiarity with health care reimbursement systems (Required) 4 - 6 years Acute care hospital or similar venue. (Required) 2 - 4 years Case management, discharge planning or utilization management (Preferred) Required Skills: Strong Verbal Communications Skills, Strong Written Communications Skills, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Medical Terminology