Job Title: Nurse Manager – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Location: Asheville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Shift & Schedule: Days | Administrative Hours | No Weekends
On-Call: Administrative on-call once every 6 weeks
Compensation: $90,000–$125,000/year (Based on Experience)
Sign-On Bonus: Available on a case-by-case basis
Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis
Unit Overview
Unit Size: 19-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Team Scope: Lead a team of 65 clinical and support staff alongside physicians.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced CVICU Nurse Manager to lead daily operations of a 19-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. The role focuses on clinical leadership, resource management, staff development, and improving patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Direct daily clinical operations, resource allocation, and regulatory compliance for the 19-bed CVICU.
Supervise, mentor, and manage a team of 65 staff members, driving recruitment, onboarding, and professional development.
Integrate clinical, human resource, and financial metrics to support strategic decision-making and achieve departmental goals.
Collaborate with senior nursing leadership and physicians on organizational planning, clinical innovations, and quality initiatives.
Promote evidence-based practice and research across clinical and operational workflows.
Required Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of recent nursing experience required.
At least 2 years of relevant acute hospital experience with demonstrated leadership skills (Charge RN or Nurse Manager experience required).
Post-cardiothoracic clinical background required.
Previous formal leadership experience preferred.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent (ADN with MSN or BA with MSN) required.
Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Licensure & Certifications:
Active North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license or valid Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) multistate license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required.
National Certification in specialty area or nursing leadership required within 1 year of accepting the role (or within 1 year of graduation if actively pursuing a degree).