Nurse Manager (RN) - Emergency Department

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability coverage

Job summary

University of Virginia Health System seeks a Nurse Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of assigned patient care areas, supervise nurses and support staff, and optimize staffing to meet patient flow. The role requires budgeting, regulatory compliance, and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

The Nurse Manager will develop quality improvement initiatives, coordinate with clinicians and administrators, and promote shared governance to enhance nursing practice and patient experience at

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Master's degree in a related field within 5 years of hire.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia with AHA BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operations of assigned patient care area(s).
• Supervises all nursing and support staff.
• Oversees staffing schedules and adjusts to patient flow.
• Forecasts and manages unit budget within approved benchmarks.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

Leadership

Budget management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN from accredited program

Master's degree within 5 years

Job description

• Manages and supports the day to day operations of assigned patient care area(s).
• Supervises all nurses and support staff including but not limited to Registered NursesPatient Care Assistants and Technicians Health Unit Coordinatorsand related clerical staff.
• Oversees the preparation of schedules utilizing wage and flex staff as appropriate. Adjusts according to patient flow.
• Accurately forecasts and manages budget for the unit and ensures that any expenditures are within the budget. Knowledge of related benchmarkssuch as Paid hour per patient day and Worked hour per patient day.
• Develops programs which address continuous quality improvementsystem enhancementstreamlined processespatience experience and overall nurse performance.
• Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements specific to the unit supervised.
• Ensures that the highest quality nursing care is provided to patients and their families.
• Develops and manages partnerships with cliniciansphysicians and administrative counterparts to achieve common goals.
• Promotes integration of multidisciplinary work groups. Manages recruitmentperformanceteam member engagement and retention activities of assigned staff.
• Implement the UVA shared governance nursing model at the unit level ensuring shared decision making that affects nursing practice quality improvementprofessional development and research.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program, Master's degree in related field within 5 years of hire.

Experience: At least 3 years of progressively more responsible experience as a registered nurse in a patient care environment required.

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Licensure: License to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Valid Virginia Driver's license required for managers with responsibility operations in multiple locations. Must have applicable specialty certification at hire or within 3 years .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The pay range for this role is $110,697.60 - $147,680.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer.