Nursing Dept Manager - NICU

Company Description

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for directing, supervising and coordinating patient care activities and nursing services of a nursing unit on a 24 hour basis. Monitor and assures proper patient care delivery in accordance with quality standards. Oversees and assigns patient care duties to nursing unit professional and support staff in order to maximize utilization of their time and abilities.

Principal Duties:

1. 1.   Provides departmental leadership for the operation of selected patient care departments within the Division to ensure the delivery of quality patient care.
2. a.   Supports and interprets the missions, vision, values, philosophy, objectives and standards of the hospital and nursing department.  Directs and coordinates implementation of patienct care activities and nursing programs that promote attainment of same.
3. b.   In collaboration with nursing leadership, designs appropriate model(s) of care/practice for own administrative unit(s).  Assures the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of patient care to achieve cost effective outcomes.
4. c.   Develops and sustains an environment that supports excellence in clinical practice and patient care; forecasts trends; functions as change agent; analyzes current status and improves existing systems.
5. d.   Coordinates with other departments to prepare and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment in patient care areas.  Monitors safety practices, ensuring environmental and equipment safety and adherence to infection control standards.
6. e.   Incorporates and/or assists staff to incorporate current research findings into clinical practice, care delivery and management systems.
7. f.   Participates in the overall planning process for nursing service.  Operationalizes and implement strategic initiatives.
8. g.   Ensures that all departmental standards are reviewed and updated as defined in policy.  Administers Hospital and Division policies.
9. h.   Ensures department is in continual compliance with all applicable JCAHO, regulatory and professional practice standards.  Develops and implements in a timely manner appropriate actions to correct identified deficiencies.
10. i.    Establishes quality assessment/improvement activities which ensure continuous implementation of safe, efficient, effective patient care and which identifies problems and progress toward resolution and improvements.  Ensures the investigation, corrective action and documentation of patient care incidents, accidents and related issues.

Customer Service:

Commitment To Co-Workers:

Communication Etiquette:

Self Management:

For Supervisory Positions Only:

This position supervises jobs that are:

• Service
• Admin. Support
• Technical
• Professional
• Supervisory

Supervisory Responsibilities Typically Include:

• Evaluating Job Performance
• Disciplining/terminating
• Scheduling – Work/Time Off
• Recommending Salary Actions
• Interviewing/Hiring
• Coaching/Mentoring
• Directing/Assigning/Reviewing Work
• Training/Developing
• Promoting

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required:   Current license in good standing as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or a compact state.

Preferred:   Certification in a specialty area is preferred.

Life Support Certification:

• Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) 
• Stable (sugar, temperature, airway, blood pressure, & emotional support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Certification )

Education/Knowledge

Attained Level: Professional, except if assigned to a Level 3 NICU an Advanced Professional is required.

Preferred:   Master of Science in Nursing, except if assigned to a Level 3 NICU

Completed Course Work/Program:  Bachelors of Science in Nursing except if assigned to a Level 3 NICU for which Master of Science in Nursing is required.

If assigned to the Robotics Surgery group, requires completion of Davinci Robotics training course.

Applicable Experience

Experience (years):          Required:  3 - 5 years                     

Experience (Describe Required & Preferred):

• Progressive experience in nursing management.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, health care environment and trends, demonstration of leadership and empowerment principles and budgeting and fiscal control.

Technical/Clinical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite Skill Level

• Word: Basic                                                  
• Excel: Basic
• Basic knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminology
• Communication Skills & Abilities
• Select highest applicable level:  Conflicting Issues; Mediate; Strong Writing Skills
• Bilingual:       Preferred            Language:  Spanish

Problem Solving/Analytical Skills & Abilities:

Management

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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