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 organizations 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.

Strong preference for candidates who are Behavioral Health Certified, willing to carry a patient line and willing to respond to emergency codes on the unit.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. If bachelors 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. Preference placed on candidates that already have the Behavioral Health Certification

ACLS, BLS and/or other certifications to match patient populations served.

Full-Time Evenings (3-11) Pay Range: $40.50 - $54.18/hr. (depends on years of experience)

Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus; restrictions may apply

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