Nurse Manager (RN) - Lead Patient Care & Team Excellence

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

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