Nurse Manager (RN) Interventional Radiology

What You Will Do:Nurse Manager (RN) - Interventional RadiologyFull Time, Days 1.0 FTEBaltimore, MD We are actively seeking candidates for a Nurse Manager - Interventional Radiology position with the University of Maryland Medical Center, Downtown campus. The Vascular and Neuro-Interventional Radiology (IR) department is supported by a clinical staff of specialty trained Interventional Radiographers and Nurses who work under the guidance of nationally and regionally renowned Interventional Radiologists.The IR nurse manager under the guidance of the Radiology Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the Interventional Radiology and Pediatric and Adult Sedation teams in Diagnostic Imaging. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team establishes, revises, and implements policies and procedures, standards, and objectives for the provision of safe patient care and radiological services. Accountable for the oversight of the delivery of patient care supporting the strategic plan of the organization while balancing the clinical, financial, and service quality objectivesManages approximately 65 FTE (Nurses, Radiologic Technologist, Patient Care Technicians, Administrative Assistants, and Scheduling Coordinators). Fiscally responsible for modifying and evaluating budgets for labor and supplies in the department.Work hours: Monday-Friday 8 hours per day with 24-hour accountability.General Summary:Under general administrative direction, the Nurse Manager, of Interventional Radiology is accountable for the delivery of patient care services that support the strategic plan of the organization and achieve clinical, financial and service quality objectives, in one or more clinical units or care delivery sites. This role is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered for the competency and performance of nursing staff and for designing and maintaining systems to support multidisciplinary team functioning and continuity of services with a product line. The Manager, also serves as a key participant in organizational project teams and workgroups. Ensures hourly caring rounds are regularly conducted.Principal Responsibilities and Tasks:The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.Develops, manages, and evaluates the system of care delivery and clinical services on one or more patient care units that meet clinical, financial, and service quality collaboration with medical staff leadership, assesses requirements for care delivery systems to meet changing patient population requirements. Plans strategies and services to meet clinical program objectives. Communicates long and short-term plans and objectives to staff.Ensures excellence of clinical practice and patient care services, including meeting or exceeding customer requirements, improving clinical outcomes, and achieving productivity and expense reduction goals. Assures that programs, services, and staff performance meet regulatory requirements and professional standards.Directs unit-based professional practice partnership(s) which are designed around the requirements of customers (patient, physicians, and payors) and which involve staff in decision making and unit operations.Develops effective administrative, coordination, and communication systems. Ensures effectiveness of unit operations.Uses a variety of data and information resources to assess evolving program requirements and evaluate program performance. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to assess, redesign and continually improve the effectiveness and productivity of clinical programs.Assumes a leadership role in managing the quality of services provided at the unit level and within the organization at large.Implements systems to assess and respond to customer perceptions of service. Is visibly involved in obtaining customer feedback, incorporating customer requirements into service design, and requiring staff performance that meets customer requirements.Implements systems to manage and improve the performance of unit-level processes and to improve the performance, consistency, and coordination of cross-functional processes.Teaches and coaches staff in effective process analysis and improvement techniques and in using data to assess and improve unit performance.Manages human and fiscal resources to meet financial goals and achieve identified outcomes.Effectively participates in the development, communication, monitoring, and management of unit salary, non-salary, and capital budgets.Effectively incorporates patient care requirements, physician practice patterns, and payor requirements into a cost-effective unit-based care delivery system.Assures maximal effectiveness and efficiency of a staffing plan for the unit, including skill mix and scheduling. Develops staffing systems that respond effectively and quickly to changes in patient volume, acuity, or service demands.Develops and implements clinical utilization strategies which support clinical pathways, discharge planning, and case management.Develops and implements effective human resource management strategies.Directs systems for recruitment, selection, orientation, competency validation, professional development, and staff recognition.Creates effective performance management systems which provide clear expectations to staff in all roles, support staff participation in peer feedback, and effectively address individual and group performance outcomes.Creates an atmosphere that fosters teamwork and open communication among staff. Models effective behaviors as a facilitator, coach, and group leader.Creates a unit-based climate that values and supports diversity and demonstrates career development and promotion of minority staff.Effectively uses, interprets, applies, and communicates data and information from multiple sources which effect unit-based programs. These data sources include financial reports, clinical and service quality data, human resource data, and information from the external market. Effectively interprets changes in key indicators for staff and directs staff in applying the information to changes at the unit level.6. Demonstrates leadership in supporting the implementation of automated clinical and administrative information management systems. Facilitates staff and physician efforts to incorporate information technology into practice. Directs the implementation of unit-level process changes to facilitate implementation and realize the value of automated terprets organizational goals and objectives to staff. Translates organizational mission, values, and priorities into goals and objectives at the unit level. Identifies implications of the external environment for the organization and unit. Facilitates staff discussion and response to issues that affect nursing practice and care delivery.8. Supports innovation in clinical practice and care delivery systems by staying current with innovations and literature in healthcare and care delivery. Disseminates and incorporates research findings into practice. Supports data-based ideas and innovations generated by staff and multidisciplinary research projects at the unit level.9. Interprets organizational goals and objectives to staff. Translates organizational mission, values, and priorities into goals and objectives at the unit level. Identifies implications of the external environment for the organization and unit. Facilitates staff discussion and response to issues that affect nursing practice and care delivery.Employees at UMMC experience:A supportive and collaborative work environmentAn Achievable Professional Advancement Model: Opportunities to progress in function, skills, and pay through our achievable promotion schedule;The opportunity to work in a specialized care environment at an Academic Medical Center with nursing centered care model and Magnet Designation; A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans, and more!A highly competitive wage scale : Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against market standards.Generous tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year for your graduate degree at the University of Maryland School of Nursing.Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you wont find a more vibrant place to work! What You Need to Be Successful:Education and Experience:BSN required. A Masters degree is required with management coursework preferred. Incumbents are expected to matriculate in an accredited graduate program within one year of their employment and have five years to complete the degree.Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or eligibility for licensure due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.Three years of clinical experience are required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Demonstrated success in a clinical leadership role required.Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient''s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age-specific needs.Demonstrated highly effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated effectiveness as a group leader and participant.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple members of the health care and administrative leadership team.Demonstrated ability to think critically, develop conceptual designs for clinical services, and plan and organize successful projects.We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2025-11-15