Assistant Nurse Manager - Medical Speciality Unit (MSU) - Night Shift - Union Hospital, Elkton, Maryland

ChristianaCare$110K — $176K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing required; Master's required within 3 years
  • Current RN license; Progressive Care or Intensive Care experience preferred
  • 5 years of clinical and leadership experience
  • BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
  • Must obtain professional certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Nurse Manager in directing clinical practice and patient care delivery
  • Share 24-hour accountability for daily operational activities
  • Supervise nursing and technical personnel, oversee staffing and evaluate performance
  • Participate in hiring, promotions, and terminations, acting as a role model for staff
  • Develop strategies to enhance staff knowledge and professionalism
  • Mentor and support staff at all levels
  • Engage in succession planning to identify future leaders
  • Analyze operations and implement improvements as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Continuous professional development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
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Job Details

We are seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for our Medical Specialty Unit (MSU) - Union Hospital to support the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for the clinical practice of nursing and the delivery of high quality and cost-effective care for all patients and families associated with this patient care unit. Shares 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspect of daily operations with the Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • In this role you will assist the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for the clinical practice of nursing and delivery of high quality and efficient care to all patients utilizing the services of this area.

  • Shares 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspects of daily operational activity.

  • Directly supervises nursing and technical personnel: Assesses proficiency of staff, oversees daily staffing and scheduling needs of the department, evaluates staff performance, Counsels staff members when performance issues are identified.

  • Participates in all hiring, promotion, salary adjustment, and termination decisions. Functions as a highly transparent role model, demonstrating quality expertise and professional behaviors which support professional development of staff and the strategic goals of CCHS.

  • Identifies and develops strategies to improve the overall knowledge base and professionalism of staff.

  • Directs, mentors and supports all level of staff on the floor.

  • Identifies potential future leaders and engages in succession planning.

  • Analyzes administrative and operational functions; implements appropriate changes and system wide improvements.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing required. Master's required within 3 years.

  • RN required. Progressive Care or Intensive Care Department experience strongly preferred.

  • 5 years appropriate clinical and leadership experience.

  • BLS required; ACLS preferred

  • Current Certification required. If selected, candidate will within six months of start date, successful complete the professional certification.

Hours: This position is predominately an (off shift) Night shift position but will have possible sporadic Day shift. Weekend and Holiday requirements per the guideline of the department.

Hourly Pay Range: $52.97 - $84.75

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Post End Date

Jun 29, 2026

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