Inpatient Neuroscience Charge Nurse - Lead & Mentor

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Long-term Disability

Retirement Savings

Health Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Support

Job summary

UVA Health's Neuroscience unit in Charlottesville seeks a Charge Nurse to lead daily clinical and operational activities on the 30-bed adult unit. You will coordinate care, mentor staff, and partner with unit leadership to ensure quality and safety in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

The role requires strong nursing expertise, leadership, and collaboration with managers and cross-disciplinary teams, with a focus on patient-centered care and outcomes, including end-of-life support and excellent

Qualifications

• Education: BSN or currently enrolled in a BSN/MSN program to be completed within 5 years of hire.
• Experience: RN Clinician 2 or higher with 6 months on unit or prior Charge Nurse experience.
• Licensure: Virginia RN license and AHA BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care delivery on the unit.
• Provide leadership and support to nursing staff.
• Collaborate with management on unit operations.
• Ensure high-quality patient outcomes and safety standards.
• Support patient flow and staffing needs.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for team members.
• Promote effective communication among interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Clinical nursing expertise

Leadership abilities

Interpersonal communication

Operational support

Collaborating with managers

Patient-centered care

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

UVA Health's Neuroscience unit in Charlottesville seeks a Charge Nurse to lead daily clinical and operational activities on the 30-bed adult unit. You will coordinate care, mentor staff, and partner with unit leadership to ensure quality and safety in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

The role requires strong nursing expertise, leadership, and collaboration with managers and cross-disciplinary teams, with a focus on patient-centered care and outcomes, including end-of-life support and excellent