Inpatient Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Medicine and Epilepsy (6 Central)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); Sur place; USD 98 000 - 129 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Virginia is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead clinical operations in inpatient care areas. This role drives staffing alignment, supports throughput, and ensures regulatory and safety standards are met while guiding team members and maintaining a constructive environment.

The position requires a BSN or enrollment in a qualifying program, RN licensure in Virginia, and AHA BLS. Prior Charge Nurse experience is preferred to manage care delivery effectively.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) or in a program to be completed within 5 years.
• Experience: RN Clinician 2 or higher; 6 months on unit or prior Charge Nurse experience.
• Licensure: Virginia RN license and AHA BLS certification.

Responsabilités

• Leads day-to-day operations to support safe throughput and access to care.
• Ensures staffing according to patient needs in collaboration with leaders.
• Documents in labor management software for fiscal stewardship.
• Serves as a resource for team members and supports policy adherence.
• Promotes a calm, productive work environment and non-patient care activities.

Connaissances

Leadership

Clinical proficiency

Throughput management

Formation

BSN degree

Description du poste

The Charge Nurse position is an experienced professional who demonstrates clinical, leadership, and interpersonal skill proficiency. The Charge Nurse facilitates and supports the clinical and operational needs of individual inpatient care areas in partnership with management.

Staffing/Throughput/Access

• 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) using established staffing guidelines.
• Accurately documents within labor management software to ensure fiscal stewardship.

Team member support

• 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.

Patient Experience

• Supports patient experience through support of team member identified needs, patient rounding (inpatient), service recovery and problem solving. Coordinates support services as needed to address patient needs. Engages with the team, patients and visitors to optimize the patient experience.
• Promotes closed loop communication and collaboration between team members, clinical disciplines and ancillary departments.

Environment of Care

• 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.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $47.23 - $62.15 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Job Profile

J2362 - Charge Nurse

Career Stream and Level

Clinical Professional-C4

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .