Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) IMCU Intermediate Care Unit

Assistant Nurse Manager (RN - Registered Nurse) Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

Location: Boone North Carolina Intermediate Care Unit Non-Exempt

Why Youll Love Working Here

As an Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) for the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) at UNC Health Appalachian you will play an important leadership role in supporting the daily operations of the unit while helping ensure safe compassionate high-quality care for patients requiring intermediate or higher-acuity nursing care.

Youll work closely with the ACNO Nurse Manager registered nurses nursing assistants physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care support nursing staff and promote exceptional outcomes in patient experience quality and safety.

This position combines clinical nursing expertise with frontline leadership giving you the opportunity to support staff facilitate communication and delegation respond to changes in patient condition and foster a positive collaborative environment within the Intermediate Care Unit.

Compensation: Starting at $40.02 per hour or more based on education experience certification and internal equity
Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits: Comprehensive medical (for full-time employees) dental and vision coverage; HSA; supplemental insurance options; student loan refinancing; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; Career Pathways Program; Love Your Life wellness incentives; Employee-to-Employee (E2E) assistance program; and employee discounts to regional attractions.

Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from the new hire orientation date.

Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains Boone North Carolina offers mountain views hiking biking skiing shopping and a vibrant community centered around Appalachian State University.

What Youll Do as an Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) Intermediate Care Unit

Unit Leadership & Operations

• Support the ACNO and Nurse Manager with the daily operations of the Intermediate Care Unit.
• Assist with staff coordination assignments scheduling needs and daily workflow.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff caring for intermediate-acuity patients.
• Promote a positive healthy and collaborative work environment within the unit.
• Support effective delegation prioritization and communication among members of the care team.
• Help drive unit goals related to patient experience quality safety and clinical outcomes.

Intermediate Care Patient Care

• Provide safe effective compassionate nursing care to patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring and care.
• Monitor patients closely and recognize changes in condition requiring timely intervention or escalation.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and changes in patient status.
• Assist nursing staff with complex patient care needs as appropriate and within scope of practice.
• Promote continuity of care and safe transitions across the healthcare continuum.
• Ensure patient care reflects compassion dignity respect and a patient-centered approach.

Clinical Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate effectively with patients families nurses physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with providers and care teams regarding changes in patient condition treatment plans and patient needs.
• Serve as a clinical resource and support for nursing staff within the Intermediate Care Unit.
• Promote effective communication teamwork and professional accountability among unit staff.

Quality Safety & Compliance

• Promote safe nursing practices and adherence to applicable clinical and regulatory standards.
• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives within the Intermediate Care Unit.
• Follow the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act UNC Health Appalachian policies regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Uphold UNC Health Appalachians Mission Vision Values and behavioral standards.
• Support efforts to achieve top-decile results in patient experience quality and safety.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of registered nurse experience highly preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of North Carolina
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required at time of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association must be obtained within one (1) year of hire
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership organizational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize delegate and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced intermediate care environment
• Knowledge of nursing practice healthcare regulations accreditation standards and the nursing care continuum
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to support the care of higher-acuity patients
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a compassionate patient-focused approach
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients families staff physicians and leadership
• Commitment to exceptional patient experience quality safety and teamwork

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift position push pull and transfer patients weighing more than 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity and mobility required for patient care activities
• Frequent bending squatting twisting turning and reaching
• Prolonged sitting standing and walking
• Frequent repetitive hand finger and wrist movements
• Visual acuity sufficient to clearly see at 20 inches or less
• Ability to remain standing and walking for more than 8 hours during a shift

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to bloodborne pathogens and healthcare-related hazards
• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards odorous chemicals uneven surfaces and other clinical risks
• Requires flexibility for evenings nights weekends holidays and emergency situations
• Frequent patient mobilization and prolonged standing and walking during shifts
• Possible exposure to vibration cramped spaces and ionizing or non-ionizing radiation including X-ray and microwave sources
• Fast-paced inpatient environment caring for patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring and nursing care

About UNC Health Appalachian

UNC Health Appalachian is a leader in healthcare in the High Country comprising three hospitals 13 medical practices the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center The Rehabilitation Center and the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. We are committed to promoting health enhancing quality of life and making life better for the communities we serve.

About UNC Health

UNC Health is an affiliated entity of the University of North Carolina system comprising 14 hospitals 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics. UNC Health is committed to improving health and well-being while supporting the education of healthcare professionals.

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or other protected status. We are committed to fair respectful and inclusive hiring practices. Accommodations are available throughout the application process.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and drug screening.

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Required Experience:

Manager