Registered Nurse

Clinical Nurse IV Team Lead – 7 HV Cardiac MedicineFull-Time | Night Shift | UNC Health RexLead. Inspire. Make an Impact.Are you an experienced cardiac nurse ready to take the next step in your nursing career? UNC Health Rex is seeking a Clinical Nurse IV Team Lead to join our 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Intermediate Care Unit, located on the 7th floor of the Heart and Vascular Hospital.Our 24-bed intermediate care unit provides care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac conditions and multiple co-morbidities. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about cardiac care, clinical leadership, mentorship, and advancing nursing practice.As a Clinical Nurse IV Team Lead, you'll serve as a highly experienced clinical resource for the team while helping promote exceptional patient care, staff development, and a culture of collaboration and accountability.The 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Unit provides intermediate-level care for patients with:Heart failureDysrhythmiasMyocardial infarctionsPre- and post-cardiac and vascular proceduresSignificant cardiac histories and complex co-morbiditiesEach 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.The Clinical Nurse IV Team Lead is a key clinical leader on the unit, providing advanced nursing care while supporting the team, coordinating patient care, and promoting professional practice.This role is ideal for an experienced nurse who is ready to lead by example, mentor others, support clinical excellence, and help drive positive outcomes for patients and staff.As a Clinical Nurse IV Team Lead, you will:Provide expert, evidence-based nursing care to complex cardiac patientsServe as a clinical resource and role model for nursing staffServe as Charge Nurse, coordinating daily unit operations, assignments, patient flow, and patient safetySupport nurses with complex clinical situations, prioritization, and critical thinkingRecognize and respond to changes in patient condition and assist with escalation of carePrecept, mentor, and support nurses throughout their professional developmentPromote safe, evidence-based nursing practice and adherence to clinical standardsCollaborate with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team membersPromote effective communication and teamwork across the care teamSupport a positive, professional, and accountable unit cultureIn addition to providing direct patient care, you will help advance nursing practice and support unit-based initiatives through:Participation in shared governance and unit/hospital committeesLeadership and participation in quality and performance improvement initiativesSupporting unit-based education, competencies, and staff developmentMentoring and coaching nursing staffPromoting patient experience and service excellenceSupporting evidence-based practice and patient safety initiativesPartnering with nursing leadership to identify opportunities for improvementHelping foster staff engagement, professional growth, and retentionWhat You'll Love About Working HereA supportive, team-oriented culture focused on collaboration and mentorshipThe opportunity to care for a complex cardiac patient populationA strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvementOpportunities to expand your clinical and leadership expertiseDaily collaboration with experienced cardiac cliniciansA state-of-the-art Heart and Vascular HospitalOpportunities for professional development, clinical advancement, and specialty certificationWho We're Looking ForWe're looking for an experienced nurse who demonstrates strong clinical judgment, leadership skills, and a commitment to exceptional patient care.Preferred Qualifications:2–5 years of nursing experience, preferably in cardiac intermediate care, progressive care, ICU, or another high-acuity settingPrevious charge nurse and/or nursing leadership experienceStrong cardiac assessment and clinical judgment skillsDemonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and support fellow nursesExcellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skillsCommitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and professional developmentJoin a team where your experience and leadership can make a meaningful difference—not only for your patients, but for the nurses you work alongside every night.