Behavioral Health, Childcare, Clinical Support, Coaching, Emergency Care, Hospital, Leadership, Mentoring, Nursing, Nursing Management, Operational Support, Patient Safety, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Validation Testing
What We Offer
Eligible for up to $7,500 in relocation assistance!
About the Unit
The Family Care Unit (Mother/Baby) provides postpartum care for mothers and newborns (couplet care) in a Baby-Friendly, breastfeeding-focused hospital. This role also provides direct leadership oversight of the Lactation team, supporting evidence-based, family-centered care.
- Working alongside another Assistant Nurse Manager, reporting to the Nurse Manager.
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours, exempt. This is a night shift position and will be primarily 7P-7A, sometimes 11P-7A, with flexibility required for other shifts based on unit need. Schedule will be known 4-6 weeks in advance. Every third weekend call coverage required. Schedule will be talked about more in depth during the interview process.
Requirements: Bachelors degree, required. Must have a minimum of 2-3 years in a women's care area. Some leadership experience required, unit is willing to consider team lead, charge, preceptor exp etc as past leadership.
Location: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
What You'll Do
Provides clinical and administrative leadership at the unit level.
- Lead and develop nursing and lactation teams through coaching, mentoring, and engagement
- Maintain a strong on-unit presence, supporting staff and clinical excellence
- Oversee safe, evidence-based postpartum and newborn care
- Partner with physicians, educators, and interdisciplinary leaders
- Drive outcomes related to quality, safety, patient experience, and staff satisfaction
- Support operational performance of the unit
- Foster a culture where nurses feel supported, valued, and empowered
What We're Looking For
- Education:4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. BSN, preferred. Graduate Degree, preferred.
- Experience:Minimum of two years of clinical RN experience, preferred. Prior demonstrated nursing leadership, preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required. Unit/Dept Specific Required Certifications.
- Additional Skills (required): Successful completion of generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Ability to successfully complete Leader Education & Training.
Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID
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Novant Health Inc
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