Minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care setting
Current licensure as an RN in North Carolina
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire
Preferred: 1 year of prior experience in a similar role
Responsibilities
Coordinate daily activities of the nursing department
Schedule staff according to nurse-to-patient ratios and budget
Maintain positive relationships with medical staff
Promote service lines aligned with the strategic plan
Ensure regulatory compliance and communicate issues
Provide leadership to improve staff job satisfaction and education
Deliver direct and indirect patient care services
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off and parental leave
Tuition reimbursement and certification bonuses
Wellness incentives and employee discounts
Full Job Description
House Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Linville, North Carolina | Full-time | Non-Exempt
Compensation: Starting at $40.42/hour, based on education and experience
Schedule: Full-time; 7:45 AM - 7:15 PM
Benefits: Applicable benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA option; supplemental insurance options; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; paid time off; tuition reimbursement/certification bonuses; paid parental leave; wellness incentives; may be eligible for childcare assistance; and employee discounts
Benefits Eligibility: Applicable benefits will begin on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
What You'll Do as a House Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN)
Coordinate the daily activities of the nursing department
Schedule staff based on established nurse-to-patient ratios and budgetary guidelines
Maintain positive relationships with medical staff for continuous improvement in satisfaction
Actively promote service lines in line with the strategic plan
Assure regulatory compliance and communicate issues to the appropriate unit manager
Provide leadership to staff in a collaborative environment with unit managers to improve job satisfaction, education, empowerment, and recognition
Provide input as requested by unit managers for employee evaluations
Remain competent at the bedside and follow the RN core competencies
Provide direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical, and restorative needs of each patient, practicing within the nurse practice act and your license
Practice compassion and respect for the dignity, worth, and unique attributes of each patient and family, and make ethical decisions in all interactions
Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers
Respond quickly and accurately to emergencies in the work environment and changes in patient condition
Adhere to UNC Health Appalachian policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and standards of behavior
Demonstrate UNC Health Appalachian's Mission, Vision, and Values with a bias for action, efficiency, and personal accountability
Qualifications/Licenses
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care setting
Licensure: Current licensure as an RN in North Carolina
Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required at time of hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association required within 1 year of hire
Preferred Qualifications: One year of prior experience in a similar role with a similar scope
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physicians, and to act within the chain of command using positive verbal and non-verbal skills
Competence in delivering safe and effective patient care within the legal limits of license, certifications, and hospital policies and procedures
Knowledge of the continuum of nursing care provided in the patient care department
Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians
Physical & Work Environment
Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 lbs
Continuous standing and walking for 8+ hours per shift
Frequently mobilizes patients more than 4 hours per day
Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, turning, and reaching
Manual dexterity and mobility; frequent hand, finger, and wrist repetition with moderate dexterity
Near visual acuity (ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less) and frequent close eye work
Frequent exposure to soft voices more than 3 feet away
Speaking, reading, and writing for 8+ hours per day
Exposure to vibration and cramped spaces for more than 1 hour per day
Regular exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases
Frequent exposure to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals and specimens, and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery or uneven surfaces)
Infrequent exposure to ionizing/nonionizing radiation, including x-ray and microwave
Subject to emergencies
What Sets Us Apart
Career Growth: Advance your nursing leadership career with tuition reimbursement, certification bonuses, and ongoing professional development.
Impactful Work: Lead and support nursing teams across our hospital, helping deliver safe, high-quality care for patients and families every day.
Community & Lifestyle: Located in Linville, North Carolina, UNC Health Appalachian offers the opportunity to live and work in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with access to hiking, skiing, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Meaningful Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive insurance coverage, retirement benefits with employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and college savings resources, an award-winning wellness program, employee-to-employee financial assistance, and discounts to attractions such as Dollywood and Tweetsie Railroad.
Inclusive Culture: UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and is committed to creating a fair, inclusive hiring process and a workplace where every team member is respected and valued.
Ready to lead and care in a place where nursing excellence matters? Apply today to join UNC Health Appalachian as a House Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) and make a lasting impact on the patients and community we serve.
About UNC Health Care
UNC Health Care is a not-for-profit integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. Originally established November 1, 1998, by N.C.G.S. 116-37, UNC Health Care currently comprises UNC Hospitals and its provider network, the clinical programs of the UNC School of Medicine, and eleven affiliate hospitals and hospital systems across the state.
