Location: Maryland, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $120,000 – $135,000
Industry: Healthcare / Nursing Leadership

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager, RN to lead our 36-bed Neuroscience Unit in Maryland. This unit plays a vital role in a Joint Commission and Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services (MIEMSS) certified Primary Stroke Center.

The Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, age-appropriate, high-quality patient care during all hours of operation. This leader serves as a role model, clinical resource, advisor, and operational leader for the interdisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily operations of the 36-bed Neuroscience Unit
• Ensure safe, evidence-based care for neurological and stroke patients
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission and stroke center standards
• Promote quality, patient safety, and regulatory adherence

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise nursing staff and support personnel
• Serve as mentor, advisor, and role model to the patient care team
• Support professional development and clinical competency
• Foster a collaborative, patient-centered care environment

Quality & Performance Management

• Monitor unit performance metrics and patient outcomes
• Support stroke protocols and neuro/telemetry standards of care
• Lead performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to clinical guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland (or eligibility to obtain)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of Hospital Nurse Manager experience
• Minimum 3 years of Neuro/Telemetry experience
• At least 2 years of direct Neuro Nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification within 90 days of hire

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven leadership in acute care hospital settings
• Strong background in neuroscience and stroke care
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in high-acuity environments
• Knowledge of stroke center certification standards
• Effective communicator with strong clinical judgment

If you are a dedicated nursing leader with neuroscience expertise and a passion for delivering exceptional stroke and neuro care, we encourage you to apply.