Charge Nurse: Trauma & Surgical Subspecialties Lead

UVA Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package:Medical

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Dental

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Vision

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Health Saving Plans, and Flexible 2

Certification and Education Support

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Trauma & Surgical Subspecialties unit (5 West) to serve as the clinical and operational leader for each shift. You will partner with physicians, APPs, therapists, case managers, and nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care across the hospital stay.

The role blends clinical leadership with operational coordination in a fast-paced, high-acuity inpatient environment within an academic medical center setting.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN or enrollment in accredited BSN/MSN program with completion within 5 years of hire.
• Experience: RN Clinician 2 or higher on the unit for 6 months or previous Charge Nurse experience.
• Licensure: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia; BLS certification required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary rounds and facilitate communication across care teams.
• Coordinate staffing assignments based on patient acuity, census, and operational needs.
• Support patient throughput, discharge planning, and safe transitions of care.
• Conduct leadership and patient safety rounds to identify and address concerns.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for bedside nursing staff.
• Respond to urgent situations, coordinate clinical escalation, and support complex decision-making.
• Promote adherence to evidence-based practice, policies, and quality standards.
• Foster a positive team environment focused on collaboration, accountability, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or enrolled in BSN/MSN program

Job description

UVA Health is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Trauma & Surgical Subspecialties unit (5 West) to serve as the clinical and operational leader for each shift. You will partner with physicians, APPs, therapists, case managers, and nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care across the hospital stay.

The role blends clinical leadership with operational coordination in a fast-paced, high-acuity inpatient environment within an academic medical center setting.