Nurse Manager (RN) - Ortho/Spine/Bariatrics

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare

Free parking

Opportunities for advancement

Management Incentive Program

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager for the Ortho Spine Bariatrics Unit in Suffolk, VA. This full-time position involves managing daily operations and a team of about 45 staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety. Candidates need a BSN, valid nursing license, and at least 3 years of nursing experience. The unit supports professional growth and offers benefits like onsite childcare and opportunities for advancement. We invite passionate leaders to apply and elevate patient care standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous management experience or 2 years in a support leadership RN position.
• 3 years of nursing experience is required.
• Registered nursing License is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of patient care services staff.
• Ensure excellent patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Interview, hire, and develop staff for a reliable team.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Effective communication

Quality outcomes focus

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing - BSN

MSN

Tools

Patient Care Technicians

Job description

Clinical Nurse Manager – Ortho Spine Bariatrics Unit

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Clinical Nurse Manager for our Ortho Spine Bariatrics Unit in Suffolk, VA!

The RN Clinical Manager for Ortho/Spine/Bariatrics can expect 45 direct reports including RNs, Unit Coordinators, Patient Care Technicians, LPNs, and administrative staff. Hours are primarily 8 hour days with 24/7 accountability. Some flexibility to meet with evening, weekend, and night shift staff is expected.

The Clinical Nurse Manager has overall accountability for the daily operations of one or more clinical areas. Supervises patient care services staff, ensures excellent patient safety and quality outcomes as well as extraordinary patient/family experience. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, developing and retaining staff with the goal of developing a highly reliable team. Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills to achieve unit and corporate goals. Assists in the development and monitoring of unit budget, coordinates purchasing and payroll processes and serves as a clinical resource to team members.

About the Unit

1 East Surgery Unit is a 24-bed unit specializing in orthopedics, spine, and bariatrics, designed to provide high-quality, short-stay care. The team also sees high acuity surgical patients from Endoscopy, General surgery and GI. Average patient stay is 1 to 2 days. The RN staff can expect a 1:5 or 1:6 ratio and can expect an average of 6 to 8 patient discharges per shift. It is a well-staffed, fast-paced environment that values ongoing staff development through a comprehensive orientation program, where managers and educators meet biweekly to refine learning strategies and enhance clinical skills. This makes 1 East Surgery an excellent environment for both experienced Registered Nurses and new graduates eager to build their expertise. The team is supported by Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) who assist with ambulation, labs, and other patient care tasks, ensuring seamless patient support. The presence of dedicated Unit Coordinators and experienced preceptors fosters a nurturing learning environment, making it an ideal place for skill development, professional growth, and long-term career advancement for those committed to excellence in surgical and orthopedic patient care. Our surgeons and team are nationally recognized for excellence through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program MBSAQIP. To achieve this, we voluntarily undergo in-depth independent peer evaluations. MBSAQIP accreditation promotes uniform standards and continuous quality improvement.

Benefits

• Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment
• Free parking and shuttle service
• Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health
• Management Incentive Program (MIP)

Education

• Bachelor of Science Nursing - BSN (Required)
• MSN (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

• Registered nursing License (Required)
• Nationally recognized certification (Preferred)
• CNL (Clinical Nurse Leader) or CMNL (Nurse Manager and Leader) preferred
• CMSRN – Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Preferred

Experience

• 1 year of previous management experience or 2 years in a support leadership RN position (Required)
• 3 years of nursing experience (Required)
• 5+ years of nursing experience preferred
• Medical Surgical or Oncology background preferred
• Staff development and retention
• Quality outcomes and patient experience