CPCU Nurse Manager (Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit) - 1113 IS #2

Title: CPCU Nurse Manager (Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent [BENEFITS OFFERED WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW]
Location: Asheville, NC
Shift: Days, administrative hours
Schedule: Rotating weekends
On-Call: Approximately 1 week every 6 weeks (primarily administrative call)

Salary Range: $90,000 – $125,000 annually (based on experience)

Position Summary:
Seeking an experienced and dedicated CPCU Nurse Manager to oversee the daily operations of a Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CPCU). The Nurse Manager will provide clinical and operational leadership, ensure high-quality patient care, manage staffing and resources, and drive departmental performance.

The ideal candidate has a strong post-cardiothoracic clinical background, previous charge nurse or management experience, and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary nursing team in a fast-paced cardiovascular care environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily operations of the Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit.
• Ensure safe, effective, compassionate, and high-quality patient care.
• Supervise, coordinate, and facilitate nursing care delivery.
• Promote evidence-based clinical practices and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and professional nursing standards.
• Monitor unit performance and implement operational improvements.

Staff & Team Management

• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and professional development to the nursing team.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and employee engagement.
• Foster a positive work environment built on accountability and collaboration.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and resource allocation.
• Support staff development and specialty certification.

Quality & Patient Safety

• Maintain high standards of clinical quality and patient safety.
• Implement evidence-based nursing practices.
• Monitor patient outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Financial & Resource Management

• Integrate clinical, staffing, and financial data into operational decisions.
• Allocate resources effectively to support patient care.
• Monitor staffing needs and departmental productivity.
• Participate in organizational planning and business initiatives.

Collaboration & Organizational Leadership

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and hospital administration.
• Support strategic initiatives and departmental goals.
• Promote professional growth and development.
• Maintain alignment with the organization’s values and guiding principles.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• BSN or equivalent required. Accepted alternatives: ADN with MSN, or BA with MSN.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. An Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) license may apply.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• National certification in leadership or clinical specialty within one year of accepting the position.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of recent nursing experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant clinical hospital experience with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Previous Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager experience required.
• Post-cardiothoracic clinical background is mandatory.