RN Clinical Nurse IV - 7 HV Cardiac Medicine

About The 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Unit

The 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Unit provides intermediate-level care for patients with:

• Heart failure
• Dysrhythmias
• Myocardial infarctions
• Pre- and post-cardiac and vascular procedures
• Significant cardiac histories and complex co-morbidities

Each patient room is equipped with GE bedside monitors and in-room computers, supporting advanced patient monitoring and real-time documentation. Care is delivered through a collaborative interdisciplinary team that includes Clinical Nurses, APPs, physicians, pharmacists, care managers, chaplains, patient care technicians, unit secretaries, and specialized telemetry technicians in the Telemetry Command Center, providing continuous rhythm surveillance and clinical support.

Clinical Leadership Responsibilities

Approximately 70% of the role. As a Clinical Nurse IV Team Lead, you will:

• Provide expert, evidence-based nursing care to complex cardiac patients
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for nursing staff
• Serve as Charge Nurse, coordinating daily unit operations, assignments, patient flow, and patient safety
• Support nurses with complex clinical situations, prioritization, and critical thinking
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition and assist with escalation of care
• Precept, mentor, and support nurses throughout their professional development
• Promote safe, evidence-based nursing practice and adherence to clinical standards
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Promote effective communication and teamwork across the care team
• Support a positive, professional, and accountable unit culture

Professional Practice & Leadership

Approximately 30% of the role. Responsibilities include:

• Participation in shared governance and unit/hospital committees
• Leadership and participation in quality and performance improvement initiatives
• Supporting unit-based education, competencies, and staff development
• Mentoring and coaching nursing staff
• Promoting patient experience and service excellence
• Supporting evidence-based practice and patient safety initiatives
• Partnering with nursing leadership to identify opportunities for improvement
• Helping foster staff engagement, professional growth, and retention

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of Accredited Nursing Program. Bachelor's degree (BSN) required.

Licensure/Certification: Must have NC RN Licensure and BCLS. Professional certification relevant to the practice area and on the ANCC Magnet approved list within the probationary period of employment.

Experience: Minimum of one year experience working as a licensed RN.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–5 years of nursing experience, preferably in cardiac intermediate care, progressive care, ICU, or another high-acuity setting
• Previous charge nurse and/or nursing leadership experience
• Strong cardiac assessment and clinical judgment skills
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and support fellow nurses
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and professional development

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other Rex staff.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.

Pay & Schedule

• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Salary Range: $38.51 – $58.82 per hour (Hiring Range; pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity)
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Night Shift
• Location: US:NC:Raleigh
• Exempt From Overtime: No

Incentives

This position may qualify for the UNC Health REX Incentive Program, including opportunities such as:

• Up to $20,000 commitment incentive, based on eligibility
• Up to $25,000 in tuition loan forgiveness, based on eligibility
• Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance, based on location
• Employee referral program