Inpatient Charge Nurse (RN) - Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (STICU)

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia, Evanston Township (VA, MN, IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic health system as a Charge Nurse in a fast-paced STICU unit, providing critical care to adult patients. This role requires strong clinical, leadership, and interpersonal skills to enhance patient experiences and support a productive environment. As part of a Magnet-recognized Medical Center, you'll lead daily operations, ensure safe patient access, and foster team development. This position offers competitive hourly compensation and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a top children's hospital, all while working in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• RN Clinician 2 or higher with 6 months on the unit or prior Charge Nurse experience.
• BLS certification and RN license in Virginia required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations supporting safe patient throughput and access.
• Enhance patient experience through team support and collaboration.
• Ensure safety standards and support quality goals.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

Enrollment in BSN/MSN program

Job description

The Charge Nurse position is an experienced professional role requiring clinical, leadership, and interpersonal skill proficiency.

The Charge Nurse facilitates and supports the clinical and operational needs of inpatient care areas in partnership with management.

The STICU is a fast-paced unit serving critically ill adult patients, including post-operative patients from surgical specialties such as colorectal, organ transplant, plastic surgery, urology, orthopedics, hepatobiliary, and general surgery. As the primary ICU of a level one trauma center, it also cares for patients injured due to trauma from the surrounding area.

This is an opportunity to join our Charge Nurse team at a leading academic health system and Virginia's top children's hospital. Our STICU department seeks an experienced Care Coordinator to join our Magnet-recognized Medical Center.

Responsibilities include:

1. Staffing/Throughput/Access: Leading daily operations supporting safe patient throughput and access, ensuring staffing aligns with patient needs, and documenting accurately for fiscal stewardship.
2. Team Member Support: Serving as a resource, ensuring adherence to policies, supporting professional development, and fostering a productive environment.
3. Patient Experience: Enhancing patient experience through team support, patient rounding, service recovery, and collaboration.
4. Environment of Care: Ensuring safety standards, facilitating communication, and supporting quality goals.

Additional duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $46.08 - $61.00 Hourly

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing or enrollment in an accredited BSN/MSN program to be completed within 5 years.
• Experience: RN Clinician 2 or higher with 6 months on the unit or prior Charge Nurse experience.
• Licensure: RN license in Virginia and BLS certification.

Physical Demands

Standing, traveling, bending, lifting (20-50 lbs), and exposure to chemicals and biological hazards.

The University of Virginia values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.