Nursing Department Manager - Neuro Oncology Stroke in Bowie, MD

Job Description Medical Surgical Adult Health / Dialysis UM Capital Region Health Largo, MD Principal Duties: 1. Provides departmental leadership for the operation of selected patient care departments within the Divisionto ensure the delivery of quality patient care. a. Supports and interprets the missions, vision, values, philosophy, objectives and standards of the hospitaland nursing department. Directs and coordinates implementation of patient care activities and nursingprograms that promote attainment of same. b. In collaboration with nursing leadership, designs appropriate model(s) of care/practice for ownadministrative unit(s). Assures the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation ofpatient care to achieve cost effective outcomes. c. Develops and sustains an environment that supports excellence in clinical practice and patient care;forecasts trends; functions as change agent; analyzes current status and improves existing systems. d. Coordinates with other departments to prepare and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment inpatient care areas. Monitors safety practices, ensuring environmental and equipment safety andadherence to infection control standards. e. Incorporates and/or assists staff to incorporate current research findings into clinical practice, caredelivery and management systems. f. Participates in the overall planning process for nursing service. Operationalizes and implement strategicinitiatives. g. Ensures that all departmental standards are reviewed and updated as defined in policy. AdministersHospital and Division policies. h. Ensures department is in continual compliance with all applicable JCAHO, regulatory and professionalpractice standards. Develops and implements in a timely manner appropriate actions to correctidentified deficiencies. i. Establishes quality assessment/improvement activities which ensure continuous implementation of safe,efficient, effective patient care and which identifies problems and progress toward resolution andimprovements. Ensures the investigation, corrective action and documentation of patient care incidents, accidents and related issues. 2. Manages human resources. Ensures systems are in place to provide for developmental needs of staff. a. Gives input into structuring of assigned clinical departments; organizes own clinical departments;determines positions and job specifications. b. Plans for staffing and scheduling of personnel. Establishes staffing patterns which reflect the qualityand quantity of personnel necessary to deliver nursing care services. Prepares and assures workschedules provide adequate coverage at all time. Re-distributes resources to meet needs. Takesappropriate action to meet unusual resource needs. c. Maintains approved FTEs within approved budget and productivity levels/salary dollars. Effectivelymanages staff overtime and non-productive time. d. Maintains all required payroll records, and assures time is appropriately recorded and submitted in atimely manner. e. Interviews, selects and/or provides final approval of departmental personnel. f. Ensures competent staff exists in assigned departments. Reviews performance standards and conductsperformance evaluations for appropriate personnel at least annually. Establishes appropriate goals andobjectives; initiates reward/discipline; provides counseling and training or takes other actions to ensurecontinuous acceptable performance as needed. Ensures compliance of unit staff with maintenance ofstandards for competency validation. Terminates staff when appropriate. g. Effectively motivates staff through recognition of individual efforts and celebration of achievements.Acts as a resource/role model. h. Organizes programs of orientation, training and continuing education for all levels of personnel withinassigned departments. Utilizes Hospital Education as a resource. Maintains current, accurate records. 3. Manages departmental fiscal responsibilities. a. Participates in budgetary planning and execution for the Division. Prepares annual operating and capitalbudgets consistent with approved departmental goals and objectives, patient care requirements andscope of service. Provides requisite resources for personnel, equipment and supplies. b. Operates within the approved budgets by utilizing the principles of cost containment without sacrificingquality; monitors the use of supplies; maintains inventory at appropriate levels, with consideration givenfor programmatic changes and unforeseen patient care requirements. c. Completes capital request analysis on all major equipment purchases, including clinical justification,projected utilization, and preliminary financial benefit analysis. d. Maintains accountability for all department equipment. Requests maintenance as needed and follows-upon repairs. e. Reviews monthly budget and variance reports, providing appropriate explanation for budget varianceswithin established time frames. Implements alternative solution and/or options for resource allocation tooperate within budget. f. Assures that complete patient billing and charge information is submitted within established timeframes, including necessary corrections. 4. Demonstrates effective communications/human relations skills reflecting a team-oriented approach. a. Acts as communication liaison between the senior leadership and staff. Provides feedback fromdepartment/staff to senior leadership. Keeps senior leadership informed of unusual incidents, problems,and matters of concern. b. Promotes and maintains collaborative relationships within the clinical department as well as the MedicalStaff, Administrative Staff and other members of the health care team. Supports partnerships, teamworkand cooperation. Maintains staff morale at desired levels. c. Sets an example for all staff through conduct, appearance and communications. Demonstrates effectivewritten and verbal communications skills regarding issues, problems, etc. Demonstrates effectivelistening skills in interactions with patients, families, physicians and staff, including periods of stressand confusion. d. Appropriately addresses all patient, physician, visitor or employee complaints within two (2) workingdays; addresses grievances within prescribed time frames. Resolves problems/issues in a fair andequitable manner as evidenced by the need for minimal involvement and intervention by the VicePresident. e. Meets no less than monthly with staff to share information, plan, evaluate performance improvementfindings and identify/resolve problems. f. Makes administrative and clinical rounds in assigned departments to observe activities of sound clinicaljudgment, principle of work simplification and economical use of supplies and equipment. g. Prepares and submits all reports and special studies with complete and meaningful information withinestablished time frames. 5. Demonstrates accountability for self. a. Keeps abreast of national, state and local trends through involvement in at least one professional organization. b. Demonstrates awareness of self-learning needs and seeks ways to meet these in order to maintaincompetency and respond to new clinical and leadership demands. Completes continuing education on anannual basis to include seminars, workshops or training programs. c. Serves in a leadership role on Hospital and Division committees and councils; actively participates andregularly attends; represents the Division and its functions; completes follow-up activities in a consistentmanner and shares information as appropriate. d. Provides for administrative, management and leadership experiences for students. Facilitates theHospital’s relationship with educational institutions to enhance recruitment. e. Assists with the direction and implementation of marketing activities, including professional andcommunity health awareness programs and public relations activities. Qualifications Experience (years): Required: 3 - 5 years Current license in good standing as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or a compact state. Required: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Preferred: Master of Science in Nursing Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation: • Pay Range:$54.42-$81.64 • Other Compensation (if applicable): • Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide Skills: Administrative Management, Analysis Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Capital Analysis, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Outcomes, Clinical Research, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Dialysis, Documentation, Employee Terminations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Safety, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Forecasting, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Human Resources Management, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Nursing, Nursing Management, Oncology, Patient Care, Philosophy, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Resource Management, Safety/Work Safety, Seminars, Service Delivery, Set Goals, Staff Motivation, Sustainability, Team Player, The Joint Commission (TJC), Time Management, Training Program, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Variance Analysis About the Company: University Of Maryland Medical System