You’ll need
Licensure
✓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.
Certifications
✓Advanced certification (e.g., NE-BC, CEN, PCCN, etc.) required.
✓Incumbents must obtain advanced certification within three (3) years of assuming the position.
✓ACLS, BLS and/or other certifications to match patient populations served.
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. preferred
Preference placed on candidates that already have the Behavioral Health Certification preferred
Education
✓Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
✓If bachelor’s degree is not in nursing, graduate degree must be in nursing.
Qualifications
✓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.
✓Three (3) years of previous clinical experience required.
Benefits
Shift differentials
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About the role
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 organization’s strategic goals.