Assistant Nurse Manager - ICU - Appalachian Regional Healthcare System

The Assistant Nurse Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the overall management of nursing services, ensuring high-quality patient care, and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. The Assistant Nurse Manager works closely with the Director of Inpatient Nursing, Nurse Manager, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to maintain and enhance the standards of care within our facility.

The Assistant Nurse Manager’s decisions and actions with patients and families are determined in an ethical manner practicing compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of each person. Effectively communicates with patients/families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers. All areas of nursing practice and care delivery are provided to achieve and maintain top-decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety. The Assistant Nurse Manager follows and adheres to the UNC Health Appalachian's policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and standards of behavior. The Assistant Nurse Manager practices within the nurse practice act and their license.

The Assistant Nurse Manager demonstrates the UNC Health Appalachian's Mission, Vision, and Values in action and approaches work in a way that reflects action, efficiency, and personal accountability. The Assistant Nurse Manager demonstrates professional conduct, effective communication, and effective delegation of tasks. Effectively and professionally manages working relationships with coworkers, physicians, and all UNC Health Appalachian team members in a way that promotes a healthy work environment. Responds quickly and accurately to emergencies in the work environment and/or to changes in patient condition. Performs registered nursing duties under general supervision. Always assists coworkers, patients, families, and visitors regardless of the patient assignment, so long as the assistance is in-line with their scope of practice and license.

Position Qualifications

• • Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.

• • Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse is highly preferred.

• • Current and valid nursing license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of North Carolina.
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association at the time of hire.

• • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
  • Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.
  • Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physicians and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills.
  • Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within legal limits of license and certifications and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the continuum of nursing care provided in the patient care department.
  • Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians.

• • Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity and mobility.
  • Prolonged, extensive, or considerable sitting/standing/walking.
  • Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning.
  • Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.

• • Regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases.
  • Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals and specimens, and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
  • Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies.
  • Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift.
  • Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day.
  • Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1 hour per day.
  • Frequently mobilizes patients > 4 hours per day.
  • Frequently per shift: lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.
  • Frequently per hour: bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns, and reaches.
  • Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity.
  • Frequently per hour: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away.
  • Frequently per hour: exposed to close eye work.
  • Infrequently per shift: may be exposed to ionizing/non-ionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave.

  About UNC Health Appalachian

  It's official - UNC Health Appalachian earned an "A" in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades! UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.“

  About UNC Health

  UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.

  UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

  Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen.

  For accommodations or additional information, contact recruitment@apprhs.org.

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