Inpatient Charge Nurse: Lead Care Operations

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package:Medical

Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Certification and Education Support

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia UVA Health is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead clinical and operational efforts in inpatient care areas. You will partner with management to support safe throughput, staffing, and fiscal stewardship, while serving as a resource for the nursing team and ensuring adherence to policies.

You will promote a positive patient experience, escalate clinical and operational issues as needed, and help maintain a compliant, safe care environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing BSN/MSN program that will be completed within 5 years of hire.
• Experience: RN Clinician 2 or higher who has been employed on the unit for 6 months or has had previous Charge Nurse experience from another unit/organization.
• Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Leads day to day operations supporting safe throughput and access to care.
• Ensures staffing according to patient needs and collaborates with leaders and staffing resource office (inpatient).
• Accurately documents within labor management software to ensure fiscal stewardship.
• Serves as a resource for team members and facilitates adherence to policies and clinical practice guiding resources.
• Ensures access to appropriate levels of care, and facilitates clinical/operational escalation as needed.
• Facilitates a calm and productive working environment.
• Supports team members in non patient care activities such as professional development activities, participation in practice environment problem solving, breaks etc.
• Promotes closed loop communication and collaboration between team members, clinical disciplines and ancillary departments.
• Manages care environment to ensure regulatory and safety standards are met.
• Facilitates team huddles and use of visual management boards as a mechanism to promote communication.
• Supports setting specific work to achieve local and organizational quality goals and use of standard work.

Job description

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia UVA Health is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead clinical and operational efforts in inpatient care areas. You will partner with management to support safe throughput, staffing, and fiscal stewardship, while serving as a resource for the nursing team and ensuring adherence to policies.

You will promote a positive patient experience, escalate clinical and operational issues as needed, and help maintain a compliant, safe care environment.