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Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Job Purpose:
- Supports the Nurse Manager in coordinating daily operations across inpatient units on the 3rd and 4th floors
- Serves as a clinical leader, resource, and role model to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care
- Promotes staff development, operational consistency, and performance improvement initiatives
Scope of Role
- Provides coordination and leadership across multiple inpatient units (3rd and 4th floor)
- Ensures standardization of practice, communication, and workflows across both units
- Serves as a primary clinical and operational resource for staff and leadership
Key Responsibilities - Clinical Operations
- Supports coordination of daily patient care activities
- Ensures care aligns with organizational standards
- Acts as a clinical resource for complex patient care situations
- Promotes consistency in workflows and documentation
Key Responsibilities - Leadership & Staff Development
- Coaches and mentors frontline staff
- Supports orientation and ongoing education
- Provides real-time feedback for accountability
- Promotes teamwork, communication, and ownership
Key Responsibilities - Communication & Coordination
- Facilitates communication between staff, providers, and departments
- Escalates patient care or operational concerns
- Supports interdisciplinary collaboration
- Serves as a change agent for initiatives
Key Responsibilities - Quality & Performance Improvement
- Participates in quality and safety initiatives
- Monitors performance trends and supports action planning
- Assists with audits and compliance monitoring
- Identifies opportunities to improve outcomes and efficiency
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred
Professional Experience Requirement
- Two years relevant RN experience; Charge Nurse/Preceptor experience preferred
Licensure/Registration/Certification
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina andBLS certification required. ACLS within 1 year. Chemo certification preferred.
Core Expectations
- Demonstrates strong clinical judgment
- Maintains professional communication and leadership presence
- Promotes accountability and patient-centered care
- Supports a safe environment for patients and staff
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
- Results-oriented and willing to perform specific duties
- Good public relations, teambuilding, and problem-solving skills
- Soundclinical knowledge/practice
- Basic computer knowledge
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Exposure to clinical hospital environment
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting
- Ability to assist with patient movement and equipment
- Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and airborne pathogens
- Possible exposure to electrical hazards, chemical hazards, radiation, toxic waste
- Occasional exposure to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
- Continuous use of medical/clinical equipment such as IV pumps, monitors, ventilators, oxygen tanks, patient beds, etc.
Summary
- Provides clinical and operational leadership across inpatient units
- Ensures alignment, consistency, and high standards of care on 3rd and 4th floor units
- Supports staff, drives quality outcomes, and maintains efficient operations
Job Details
Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Medical/Surgical Unit and PCU Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range:$36.46 - $45.58per hour (Minimum to Midpoint ) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Night Job Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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