Basic Life Support (BLS), Coaching, Communication Skills, Healthcare, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Equipment, Medical Organizations, Mentoring, Nursing, Nursing Management, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Pumps, Quality Assurance, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety/Work Safety, Staff Development, Standards of Care, Team Player, Ventilator
Job Description
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 and BLS 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
Sound clinical 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 - $45.58 per 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.