Nurse Manager

Location: Greater Baltimore Region, Maryland
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: On-site leadership role

Role Overview

This Nurse Manager – Neuroscience Unit role provides clinical and operational leadership for a 36-bed, telemetry-capable neuroscience unit within a large acute-care healthcare organization in the Greater Baltimore region.

The unit cares for a complex neurological patient population including acute stroke, neurosurgical, epilepsy monitoring (EMU), and neuro progressive care patients. The Nurse Manager is accountable for patient outcomes, staff performance, regulatory compliance, and daily unit operations, serving as a visible leader and clinical resource.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, age-appropriate, evidence-based patient care during all hours of unit operation

• Lead, coach, and evaluate nursing staff using objective and timely performance management criteria

• Conduct chart audits, PI monitoring, direct observation, and peer evaluations

• Establish benchmarks and monitor compliance related to quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and staffing effectiveness

• Maintain clinical competency appropriate to specialty area

• Demonstrate proficiency in ethical, legal, and regulatory aspects of patient care delivery

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support neuroscience and stroke-related care initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Active Maryland RN license OR active multistate (compact) RN license (NLC) in good standing

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

• 3–5 years of hospital Nurse Manager experience

• At least 2 years of direct Neuro nursing experience

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing or related healthcare field

• Prior leadership experience in Neuro, Telemetry, or Stroke-focused units

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, dependent on experience

• Comprehensive employee benefits package

• Full-time, benefits-eligible role

Why This Opportunity

• Leadership role in a high-acuity neuroscience environment

• Established specialty service line with strong clinical infrastructure

• Collaborative culture with opportunity for professional growth

• The Greater Baltimore region offers a compelling mix of urban amenities, coastal access, and proximity to major East Coast markets