RN Clinical Nurse IV - Cardiac Intermediate Care
Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Rex Incentive Program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc‐rex‐incentive‐program 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. Join a Leading Cardiac Care Team ‐ Make a Lasting Impact UNC REX Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Nurse Team Leader to join the 7th Floor Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit located within the Heart and Vascular Hospital. This 24‐bed unit specializes in intermediate‐level care for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac conditions, including heart failure, dysrhythmias, myocardial infarctions , and pre‐/post‐cardiac and vascular procedures. If you're passionate about providing high‐quality cardiac care and mentoring nursing staff in a collaborative and patient‐centered environment, this leadership role could be your next career move. Unit Overview Patient Population: Complex cardiac and vascular patients with multiple co‐morbidities Common Cases: Heart failure, arrhythmias, MIs, cardiac procedures, and high‐risk medical patients with cardiac history Nurse‐to‐Patient Ratio: 4:1 Technology: GE bedside monitors, dedicated room computers, 24/7 rhythm surveillance via Telemetry Command Center Role Overview As a Team Leader RN , you will play a key dual role‐providing advanced bedside care and supporting the professional development and operational effectiveness of the unit. This position is ideal for a highly skilled nurse looking to grow in leadership while maintaining a strong clinical presence. Time Allocation:Approximately70% Clinical/30% Administrative Clinical Responsibilities (Approximately 70%) Deliver high‐quality direct patient care to a complex cardiac patient population. Serve as Charge Nurse , leading daily operations, coordinating team assignments, and ensuring patient safety. Precept and mentor new nurses, supporting their onboarding and clinical development. Act as a clinical resource , modeling best practices and supporting critical thinking at the bedside. Promote collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes. Support real‐time decision‐making and care planning based on patient needs and unit acuity. Administrative Responsibilities (Approximately 30%) Participate in shared governance councils and hospital/unit‐based committees . Support and/or lead performance improvement (PI) and quality improvement (QI) initiatives that enhance patient safety and outcomes. Assist in coordinating and delivering unit‐based education , competency development, and ongoing training needs. Conduct staff check‐ins , offering feedback, mentorship, and guidance to promote professional growth and engagement. Perform patient experience rounding to ensure patient satisfaction and service excellence. Collaborate with leadership on staffing, retention strategies , and culture‐building initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape patient care and nursing practice through a blend of clinical expertise and leadership. You'll be instrumental in fostering a positive team culture, advancing unit‐based goals, and mentoring the next generation of nurses. Who We're Looking For We're seeking compassionate, skilled nurses who bring clinical experience and a commitment to high‐quality care. Preferred Qualifications: 2‐5 years of nursing experience in an Cardiac Intermediate Care setting Prior experience Leadership experience Why UNC REX Healthcare? Part of the UNC Health system ‐ recognized for excellence in cardiac care and nursing leadership State‐of‐the‐art technology and facilities Opportunities for professional growth, certification support, and continuing education Supportive work culture focused on teamwork, compassion, and innovation Be part of a high‐performing team that's redefining cardiac care. Apply Today! Summary: Serves as nursing Team Leader. Provides education, training, and oversight to assigned nursing staff. Responsibilities: 1. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ‐ Coordinates, designs and implements educational programs to meet identified learning needs of staff, patients and families. Promotes and ensures staff participation in continuing education, orientation, competency, in‐service and staff development offerings. Participates in development and implementation of competency initiatives. Serves as an area of specialty consultant in the design of educational programs. Participates in development of and provides clinical expertise for patient education materials. Promotes professional growth of self and staff. Promotes a conducive environment for learning and provides educational experiences for students. 2. EVALUATION ‐ Evaluates patient progress and revises plan accordingly. Maintains accountability for carrying out components of the plan. Works with manager to ensure care on unit is accordance with policies and procedures. 3. IMPLEMENTATION ‐ Promotes an environment that values diversity, open communication, teamwork and exceptional service. Ensures that appropriate care and services are available to patients, clients and families for assigned shift. Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration in patient/client care planning to achieve desired patient outcomes. Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team members. Demonstrates and role models clinical expertise in specified patient population and shares expertise with other staff. Promotes and ensures the use of the nursing process to provide quality patient care. Assesses and anticipates patient and family learning needs and organizes resources to ensure that they are met. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. 4. LEADERSHIP ‐ Creates and promotes an environment conducive to recruiting and retaining staff. Provides feedback to Manager/Supervisor and Director to assist in hiring, promoting, transferring and terminating staff. Assists