Nurse Manager (RN) - Kidney Center

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 110,697 - 147,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off and disability

Retirement savings

HSA and FSA

Certification and education support

Generous PTO

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead and coordinate day-to-day operations in a patient care unit. The role requires strong nursing leadership, staff supervision, and budget oversight to ensure safe, efficient care.

Minimum qualifications include a BSN and an MSN or related field within five years, plus at least three years of RN experience. Licensure as a Virginia RN with BLS and a valid VA driver’s license for multi-location responsibilities is

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• MSN or related field within five years of hire.
• At least three years of progressively more responsible experience as a registered nurse.
• VA RN license; BLS certification; driver’s license for multi-location operations; specialty certification within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of assigned patient care areas.
• Supervises nurses and support staff including RNs, PCTs, technicians, and clerical staff.
• Manages staffing schedules and adjusts for patient flow.
• Forecasts and manages the unit budget within the department budget.
• Develops programs for quality improvement and patient experience.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and high-quality care.
• Fosters partnerships with clinicians and administrators to achieve goals.
• Leads shared governance and staff engagement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Budget management

Quality improvement

Staff supervision

Education

BSN (Accredited program)

MSN or related field within 5 years

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manages and supports the day-to-day operations of assigned patient care areas.
• Supervises all nurses and support staff including Registered Nurses, Patient Care Assistants, Technicians, Health Unit Coordinators, and related clerical staff.
• Oversees the preparation of schedules utilizing wage and flex staff as appropriate, adjusting according to patient flow.
• Accurately forecasts and manages the budget for the unit and ensures that any expenditures remain within the budget; knowledge of benchmarks such as Paid hour per patient day and Worked hour per patient day.
• Develops programs that address continuous quality improvement, system enhancement, streamlined processes, patient 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 clinicians, physicians and administrative counterparts to achieve common goals.
• Promotes integration of multidisciplinary work groups and manages recruitment, performance, team member engagement, and retention activities of assigned staff.
• Implements the UVA shared governance nursing model at the unit level, ensuring shared decision making that affects nursing practice, quality improvement, professional development, and research.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program; Master’s degree in a related field within five years of hire.

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

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Licensure: Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia; American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification; valid Virginia driver’s license required for managers with responsibility for operations in multiple locations; applicable specialty certification at hire or within three years.

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, prior work experience, and/or education.

Physical Demands

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

Benefits

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

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.