Inpatient Nurse Manager

Your experience matters

Central Carolina Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As the Inpatient Nurse Manager you will play a key leadership role in ensuring high-quality patient care while supporting staff engagement operational excellence and alignment with organizational goals. Join us on this meaningful journey where your clinical expertise and leadership will make a lasting impact on the patients families and teams we serve.

How youll contribute

A Nurse Manager who excels in this role:

• Manages the daily operations of the assigned department to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
• Provides leadership and direction for patient care within the assigned scope ensuring safe effective and patient-centered care delivery.
• Assists in developing departmental goals standards and objectives that support the organizations strategic plan and vision.
• Manages staff relations including performance management staff satisfaction engagement and conflict resolution.
• Oversees staffing activities including scheduling recruitment onboarding staff development payroll coordination and student engagement.
• Monitors departmental budgets regulatory compliance contracts and vendor relationships.
• Determines justifies and oversees the procurement and utilization of systems equipment and supplies; ensures proper maintenance and inventory levels.
• Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates care services with patients nursing staff physicians and interdisciplinary departments.
• Provides direct patient care as needed to support unit operations.
• Creates and fosters an environment that supports professional growth accountability and team collaboration.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into clinical protocols and daily operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coveragewith medical plans starting at just $10 per pay periodplus tailored options for part-time and PRN staff.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and generous paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications loan assistance and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and employee discount programs.
• Professional Development: Leadership development resources and ongoing career advancement opportunities.

What were looking for

Education & Licensure

• Bachelors degree in Nursing required or current enrollment in a bachelors nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required (North Carolina or compact state).
• Certifications: Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Medical Surgical nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience required.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong critical thinking skills with decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced high-stress healthcare environment and take appropriate action.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills with a focus on staff engagement and performance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage operational clinical and administrative responsibilities simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of budgeting regulatory compliance and healthcare operations.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to sit stand walk bend and lift up to 20 lbs as required.
• Repetitive motion required for computer use; must possess required vision abilities.
• Works in a hospital environment with potential exposure to healthcare-related hazards.

More about Central Carolina Hospital

Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lee County community for over 115 years. We are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center. We have also earned Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of 2024 we received the American Heart Associations Get With The Guidelines Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award.

EEOC Statement

Central Carolina Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Carolina Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Statement

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes hospitals and sites of care across the healthcare continuum. We believe success is achieved through talented people and are committed to creating workplaces where employees can pursue meaningful fulfilling careers that truly make a difference.