Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse Lead

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. seeks a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for the Cardiac ICU to lead daily operations and ensure evidence-based, safe care for critically ill cardiac patients. You will act as a clinical resource for staff, partnering with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

The role includes staff scheduling, mentoring, and implementing clinical standards to promote continuous improvement in patient care. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in critical care and cardiac/ICU settings.
• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate unit operations while maintaining a patient-centered, safety-focused approach.
• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily operations of the Cardiac ICU, ensuring safe, evidence-based care for critically ill cardiac patients.
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff, supporting quality patient care and effective problem-solving.
• Partner with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Assist with staff scheduling and operational coverage to support unit needs.
• Mentor, educate, and promote professional development among nursing team members.
• Help implement and maintain clinical standards, protocols, and best practices.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Critical care experience

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Cardiac ICU)

Lead and coordinate daily operations of the Cardiac ICU, ensuring safe, evidence-based care for critically ill cardiac patients.

• Serve as a clinical resource to staff, supporting quality patient care and effective problem-solving.
• Partner with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Assist with staff scheduling and operational coverage to support unit needs.
• Mentor, educate, and promote professional development among nursing team members.
• Help implement and maintain clinical standards, protocols, and best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse with experience in critical care and cardiac/ICU settings.
• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate unit operations while maintaining a patient-centered, safety-focused approach.
• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.