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To excel in Nurse Management, you need a combination of clinical expertise, strong leadership abilities, RN licensure, and often a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration. Familiarity with hospital management software, staffing tools, and relevant certifications like Nurse Executive (NE-BC) is highly beneficial. Exceptional interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies enable nurse managers to lead teams effectively, ensure quality patient care, and efficiently coordinate resources within a dynamic healthcare environment.

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A Nurse Management job involves overseeing nursing staff, coordinating patient care, and ensuring healthcare facilities run efficiently. Nurse managers are responsible for staffing, budgeting, training, and implementing policies to maintain high-quality care. They act as a bridge between nurses and administrators, addressing concerns and improving workflows. Strong leadership, communication, and clinical expertise are essential for success in this role.

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Nurse management involves overseeing nursing staff, coordinating patient care, and ensuring compliance with healthcare policies. Nurse managers handle staffing, budgeting, and quality improvement initiatives to maintain efficient and effective healthcare delivery.

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Nurse management positions offer a clear pathway to higher leadership roles within healthcare organizations, such as Director of Nursing, Chief Nursing Officer, or other executive positions. Many nurse managers gain valuable experience in operations, team leadership, and policy implementation, which are highly transferable to broader healthcare administration roles. Continuing education and professional certifications can further enhance your advancement prospects. Most organizations encourage internal promotion and professional development, making nurse management an excellent stepping stone for long-term career growth in healthcare.

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Infographic showing various Nurse Management job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,811 per year, or $48 per hour.

Assistant Nurse Manager - Cardiology Stepdown

Duke Health

Durham, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Duke Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 254 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

305th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Clinical Nurse Leader (CN IV) - Cardiology Stepdown Unit (7300)
Hiring Incentives
• $15,000 Commitment Bonus for eligible experienced RNs- Paid in four equal installments over 24 months (every six months)
• Up to $25,000 Nurse Loan Forgiveness
• Relocation assistance up to $8,000 available for Nurses relocating greater than 50 miles to Durham, NC.
About the Unit
The Cardiology Stepdown (Unit 7300) is a fast-paced, 31-bed cardiac progressive care unit supported by a highly skilled and collaborative team of registered nurses, nursing assistants, and health unit coordinators.Our team is deeply committed to teamwork, clinical excellence, and the delivery of exceptional, patient-centered cardiovascular care.
  • This role is ideal for an experienced bedside RN ready to grow into clinical leadership while maintaining a strong hands-on presence in patient care
  • Many of our patients transfer directly from the ICU, post-procedure, or from outside hospitals that require an elevated level of care.
  • Our team specializes in the care of patients with acute coronary syndromes, post-cardiac catheterization recovery, electrophysiology procedures, dysrhythmia, heart failure, heart transplant evaluation, and congenital heart disease. These patients may have multi-system involvement, including pulmonary, renal, endocrine, and neurological conditions.

Department Highlights
  • Opportunity to grow and advance in your career as a Clinical Nurse Leader (CN IV).
  • Extraordinary unit culture that embraces each team member.

Role Overview
The Clinical Nurse Leader (CN IV) is a hybrid clinical and leadership role that combines direct patient care with unit-based leadership, coaching, and operational support. This position serves as an early leadership pathway for nurses interested in advancing into formal nurse management roles while remaining clinically grounded.
The CN IV Leader supports unit leadership by coordinating care delivery, mentoring staff, advancing quality initiatives, and promoting evidence-based practice-without direct budgetary ownership.
Schedule & Expectations
  • FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week)
  • Typical Schedule:
    • Approximately 2 clinical staffing shifts and 16 hours of dedicated leadership/office time per week
    • Weekend, holiday, and occasional off-shift or night-shift coverage expected
  • Leadership experience preferred; candidates must be open to working night shifts as needed

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Care Coordination
  • Identify and address the care needs of cardiology patient populations across the continuum of care
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support safe, high-quality patient care delivery
  • Serve as a visible clinical leader and resource on the unit

Staff Development & Mentorship
  • Guide the professional growth of nursing staff through role modeling, coaching, and mentoring
  • Support orientation programs and serve as a primary preceptor for senior nursing students as appropriate
  • Collaborate with nurse educators and clinical nurse specialists on unit-based education needs

Quality, Safety & Regulatory Support
  • Monitor clinical practice and support compliance with professional, regulatory, and accreditation standards
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary committees focused on patient safety and outcomes
  • Analyze patient care trends and support nursing staff in evidence-based best practices

Operations & Resource Stewardship
  • Provide guidance on the selection, use, and evaluation of equipment and supplies
  • Collaborate with appropriate departments on vendor feedback and performance evaluation
  • Support operational efficiency initiatives on the unit

Leadership Engagement
  • Participate in departmental, institutional, or broader initiatives that enhance patient care quality and staff development
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide input on hiring, performance improvement, and personnel actions in collaboration with unit leadership

CN IV Leadership Pathways
Clinical Nurse IV Leaders may focus on one or more of the following areas, based on unit needs and individual strengths:
  • Leadership & Regulatory Practice:
    Coaching staff, supporting compliance, and influencing recruitment and professional development
  • Education:
    Planning and delivering education, assessing learning needs, and supporting evidence-based practice adoption
  • Informatics:
    Serving as a clinical systems super-user, supporting technology adoption, and troubleshooting workflow issues
  • Quality, Research & Innovation:
    Engaging in data-driven improvement efforts, quality assurance activities, and research or innovation initiatives

Required Qualifications
Education
  • BSN from an accredited nursing program is required

Experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of RN experience
  • Cardiology ICU or Stepdown experience preferred
  • For Internal Candidates: Clinical Nurse II or III nurses are eligible to apply

Licensure & Certification
  • Current (or compact) RN license in North Carolina
  • BLS required

Distinguishing Characteristics
The Clinical Nurse Leader (CN IV) plays a key role in advancing unit-level excellence by leading change, mentoring others, and continuously identifying opportunities to improve quality, safety, and efficiency in patient care delivery.
This role is a recognized leadership pipeline position within Duke Health and may serve as preparation for future Nurse Manager roles.
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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