Company Description

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince Georges County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince Georges County residents.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for PACU, Pre-Op, and Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) at Capital Region Medical Center plays a critical frontline leadership role in supporting patient flow, staff engagement, and high-quality perioperative care. This role partners closely with the Nurse Manager to operationalize unit priorities, address real-time challenges, and ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care across the perioperative continuum.

The ANM is a visible leader who balances operational oversight with direct clinical support, spending approximately 25-30% of time working on the floor to support staff, manage throughput challenges, and address barriers to care in real time.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Serve as a frontline manager, addressing day-to-day operational issues including PACU boarders, recovery flow, and coordination of care across PACU, Pre-Op, PAT, OR, and inpatient units.
• Support patient throughput by actively participating in throughput coordination discussions and meetings, collaborating with nursing leadership, bed management, anesthesia, surgery, and hospital operations.
• Assist in managing patient flow, recovery capacity, staffing allocation, and escalation of barriers impacting safe and timely care.
• Act as a clinical and operational resource to staff, providing real-time decision support and problem solving.

Staff Support & Engagement

• Maintain a visible leadership presence on the unit, providing guidance, coaching, and support to nursing and support staff.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and psychological safety.
• Address staff concerns promptly and escalate issues appropriately in partnership with the Nurse Manager.

Staffing & Scheduling

• Oversee and support staff scheduling, including daily adjustments, coverage needs, and coordination with staffing offices and agency partners as needed.
• Assist with call coverage planning, PTO management, and mitigation of staffing challenges to ensure safe staffing levels.
• Support strategies to reduce burnout and promote staff well-being.

Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement

• Assist in implementing initiatives and priorities set by the Nurse Manager, nursing leadership, and organizational goals.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives related to patient safety, quality outcomes, patient experience, and operational efficiency.
• Support compliance with regulatory standards, hospital policies, and evidence-based practice.

Hiring, Onboarding & Competency Management

• Assist with recruitment and hiring of nursing and support staff, including interviewing and selection processes.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and retention efforts for new team members.
• Ensure completion and maintenance of staff competencies, annual requirements, and mandatory education.
• Support staff development, mentoring, and succession planning.

Administrative & Collaborative Responsibilities

• Participate in leadership meetings, interdisciplinary huddles, and operational discussions as assigned.
• Serve as a liaison between frontline staff and leadership to support communication and alignment.
• Support data tracking, audits, and reporting related to staffing, throughput, and unit performance.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Current license in good standing as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or a compact state. Assistant Nurse Manager
• Preferred: Certified in area of nursing specialty.
• CSPAN certified is a plus

Life Support Certification:

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Education/Knowledge

• Attained Level: Professional
• Preferred: Masters degree with management coursework preferred.
• Completed Course Work/Program: Bachelors of Science in Nursing and/or Business, Health Services Administration

Applicable Experience

• Required:
• Experience (years): Required: 3-5 years of perioperative nursing experience (PACU, Pre-op, PAT)Preferred: 5-7 years
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( BSN): Master's degree preferred and ICU experience is a plus
• Prior charge nurse, lead nurse, or supervisory experience
• Strong clinical judgement, communication and organizational skills
• Preferred:
• Leadership experience in high-acuity or high-volume perioperative setting
• Experience with patient throughput, bed management, or operational flow
• Familiarity with performance improvement and quality initiatives

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range:$47.00 - $70.54

Other Compensation (if applicable):

Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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