Clinical Nurse Manager Position Available In Avery, North Carolina

Clinical Nurse Manager

INTERNAL

Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health

• Behavioral Health (Inpatient)
  Linville, NC
  Clinical Nursing
  Full-time, Days & Weekends, 7a-7p
  Req # 12284

Position Overview:

The RN Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing clinical operations on a 24-hour basis. This leadership role includes oversight of staff, resource management, fiscal planning, and performance evaluation. The RN Manager collaborates across departments to ensure efficient, high-quality care and supports staff development and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Compensation is commensurate upon education, experience, certification, and internal equity. Hiring compensation range starts from $44.02 /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 $44.

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:

Lead and manage daily operations of the assigned nursing department with 24-hour accountability.
Ensure optimal staffing, resource use, and adherence to departmental budgets.
Support recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and development of nursing staff.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and leadership to implement quality improvement initiatives.
Prepare and manage annual budgets in partnership with Finance and site leadership.
Oversee compliance with clinical protocols, hospital policy, and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate professional nursing practice by providing direct and indirect patient care as needed.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Experience:

At least two years of experience as a registered nurse is preferred.
Previous healthcare experience in an acute care or clinic setting is required.
Minimum one year in a nursing leadership role (e.g., charge nurse, supervisor) is required.

Required Registration/License/Certification:

Current RN licensure in North Carolina.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association at time of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be from the American Heart Association.
Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) must be obtained from ENA.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification required and completed during orientation.
All certifications must be obtained within 1 year of hire, except BLS.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated competency in clinical nursing care within the scope of licensure.
Familiarity with nursing care continuum and patient care department operations.
Ability to provide outstanding customer service to patients, families, and staff.
Proficiency in analyzing service metrics, preparing reports, and using computer applications.

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.”