Assistant Nurse Manager – ARBH Position Available In Avery, North Carolina

Assistant Nurse Manager

• ARBH INTERNAL

  Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health

• Behavioral Health (Inpatient)
  Linville, NC
  Newly Created Position
  Full-time, Nights & Weekends, 7p-7a
  Req # 12274

Position Overview:

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM)

• Behavioral Health supports the daily operations of the behavioral health unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care that meets the psychosocial, physical, and restorative needs of patients.

This role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, provides leadership to staff, and promotes regulatory compliance and quality improvement. The ANM is instrumental in fostering a supportive team environment and promoting professional development.
Compensation is commensurate upon education, experience, certification, and internal equity. Hiring compensation range starts from $40.02 /hour.

The Perks and Benefits:

Collaborative environment: Work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who share a passion for delivering high-quality care.
Professional development: We offer ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement, including tuition reimbursement and participation in our progressive Career Pathways Program.
Impactful work: Help ensure patient safety and contribute directly to positive patient outcomes in our community.
Location perks: Boone, North Carolina, located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, offers exceptional outdoor activities like biking, hiking, kayaking, skiing, and more. Enjoy great shopping, fine dining, breweries, wineries, and cultural attractions in Boone, Blowing Rock, and Linville.
Top-tier community: Boone boasts a top-rated North Carolina public school system and is home to Appalachian State University. Recognized as a top destination by Forbes, Southern Living, and Niche, Boone is ideal for families, professionals, and retirees alike.
Compensation is commensurate upon education & experience

• range is $40.

02/hour or more (depending on education & experience). Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from the new hire orientation date. This position is a non-exempt position.
Comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as HSA.
Supplemental insurance to include short and long-term disability insurance, accidental insurance, life insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, identity theft protection, legal insurance, etc.
Student loan refinancing benefit and college savings fund as well as tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid time off

• front-loaded for the first year for qualifying part-time and full-time employees (amount based on status and FTE at the time of hire)
• paid time off accrual begins following the first year of employment. Cash out option also available for qualifying employees by meeting specified criteria.
  Paid parental leave
• qualifying employees are eligible to use two (2) weeks of paid parental leave anytime during the first six (6) months following the birth or adoption of a child
• to be taken consecutively.
  Employee wellness program
• Love Your Life
• award-winning voluntary wellness program available for UNC Health Appalachian employees.
  Employee to Employee (E2E) program
• Caring for our own.

Additional employee perks include discounted rates for Dollywood, Biltmore, Tweetsie Railroad, etc. (subject to change).

Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and daily operational support for the behavioral health unit.
Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary staff to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
Supervise, coach, and support nursing and behavioral health tech staff in clinical performance.
Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, hospital policies, and clinical best practices.
Facilitate staff development, participate in performance evaluations, and encourage growth opportunities.
Promote a safe and efficient care environment by responding effectively to emergencies and changes in patient condition.
Model professional conduct and teamwork in accordance with UNC Health Appalachian Mission, Vision, and Values.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Management preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing.
Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role is preferred.

Required Registration/License/Certification:

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required at time of hire.
Certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMH-BC) or similar is desirable but not required.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification required and will be completed during orientation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and behavioral health interventions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment with individuals in crisis.
Familiarity with healthcare regulations, standards, and quality improvement processes.

Physical Demands:

Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity and mobility.
Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking.
Bending, squatting, twisting, turning.
Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.

Working Conditions:

Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases.
Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment; odorous chemicals and specimens; and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces uneven surfaces), etc.
Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays); and emergencies.
Continuous standing and walking long periods = to, or, greater than >8 hours per shift.
Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day.
Exposed to vibration; cramped spaces >1 hour day.
Frequently mobilizes patients >4 hours per day.
Frequently per shift: lifts, carries; pushes; and/or, pulls >50 lbs.
Frequently per hour: bends; squats; kneels; twists; turns; and reaches.
Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition; and moderate dexterity.
Frequently per hour, exposed to soft voices >3ft away.
Frequently per hour, exposed to close eye work.
Infrequently per shift, may be exposed to ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure including x-ray and microwave.
About UNC Health Appalachian
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UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.”