Assistant Nurse Manager - ICU

Watauga Medical Center•Boone, NC

9d•$40•Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant Nurse Manager at UNC Health Appalachian, you'll play a key leadership role in supporting inpatient nursing operations and ensuring high-quality, compassionate patient care. Working closely with the Director of Inpatient Nursing, Nurse Manager, and interdisciplinary teams, you'll help foster a collaborative, patient-centered environment while upholding clinical excellence, safety, and professional standards. This role is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about leadership, ethical decision-making, and supporting both patients and frontline nursing staff in a mission-driven healthcare organization. Compensation: Starts at $40.02/hour and is commensurate with experience, qualifications, certification, and internal equity. Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan with employer match; PTO; tuition reimbursement; student loan refinancing; paid parental leave; wellness incentives; and employee discounts. Boone, North Carolina offers an exceptional quality of life with breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain views, year-round outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and dining scene, top-rated schools, and Appalachian State University.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing required
Minimum of two years of Registered Nurse experience required
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of North Carolina
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required at time of hire
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality metrics
Excellent interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach
Ability to delegate effectively and support nursing teams
Commitment to customer service, patient safety, and high-quality care delivery
Demonstrated professionalism and accountability in clinical practice
Ability to lift, position, push, pull, and/or transfer patients weighing 50+ pounds
Frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, twisting, turning, and reaching
Manual dexterity and functional mobility for patient care activities
Near visual acuity for detailed work (20 inches or less)
Regular exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious materials
Frequent exposure to mechanical, electrical, and environmental hazards
Occasional exposure to unpleasant odors, chemicals, and accident-related hazards
Requires flexibility to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Extended periods of standing and walking (8+ hours per shift)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Responsibilities

Support nursing leadership in the daily management and oversight of inpatient nursing services to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
Collaborate with the Director of Inpatient Nursing, Nurse Manager, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to uphold care standards and improve patient outcomes.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and leadership to maintain safe, compassionate, and coordinated care.
Assist with delegating assignments, managing staffing needs, and supporting daily unit operations.
Respond to patient emergencies and changes in condition, ensuring timely and appropriate clinical interventions.
Provide direct patient care within the scope of RN licensure and organizational policies.
Promote accountability, professionalism, and a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Ensure compliance with UNC Health Appalachian policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Support quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives aligned with organizational values.