Nurse Manager NICU & Pediatrics

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Position Summary

First Health of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area.

In addition, First Health has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Health grades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

Nurse Manager, NICU & Pediatrics

Our Nurse Managers are licensed nurses who demonstrate clinical excellence and work with their staff to coordinate all aspects of daily patient care on the unit. They ensure effective communication with staff, patients, and families. Nurse managers help staff deliver safe, evidence-based care, provide resources, and coordinate unit activities. They excel in change management and support their staff in the dynamic healthcare environment.

They align with system strategic goals and support hospital metrics and financial stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Handling staffing issues, such as hiring and scheduling.
• Supervising nursing personnel, including training and corrective actions.
• Supporting other personnel in their unit, like physicians, care managers, therapists, and pharmacists.
• Managing financial and human resources for their unit.
• Overseeing operational effectiveness, including patient record maintenance.
• Serving as a liaison between nurses, physicians, and upper management.
• Ensuring unit alignment with hospital strategic goals, including evidence-based, legal, and safety practices.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved RN School of Nursing with a current North Carolina RN license or multi-state licensure through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• BSN required.
• Certification in specialty area preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in the specialty area.
• At least one (1) year of leadership experience.
• Department-specific certification requirements must be achieved within the first year.

Certifications Required

• BLS
• NRP
• Basic Fetal Monitoring (L&D)

Additional Details

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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