Nurse Manager (RN) - Thoracic Transplant

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia, Evanston Township (VA, MN, IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transplant center in Virginia as a Thoracic Program and Transplant Clinic Manager. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the daily operations of adult and pediatric transplant programs, ensuring exceptional patient care and regulatory compliance. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will foster a supportive environment that prioritizes patient-centered care and continuous improvement. With significant investments in facilities and technology, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives while enjoying a high quality of life in Charlottesville, known for its outdoor activities and cultural experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive RN experience in patient care.
• Virginia RN license and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Heart and Lung Transplant programs.
• Supervise nurses and support staff, ensuring high-quality care.
• Develop programs for quality improvement and patient experience.

Skills

Patient Care Management

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Improvement

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's Degree in a related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

UVA Transplant is the only comprehensive transplant center in Virginia, offering a full spectrum of transplant services for both adults and pediatric patients. Our commitment to specialized care, recent investments in state-of-the-art facilities and technology, high patient satisfaction rates, and supportive team culture make us a leader in the field. Located in Charlottesville, our employees enjoy a high quality of life with access to outdoor activities and cultural experiences.

You will play a vital role in ensuring seamless care for our transplant patients, working closely with a multidisciplinary team from evaluation to post-transplant care. Our team values teamwork, mentorship, and an inclusive culture that fosters knowledge sharing and meaningful contributions.

Notable characteristics of our transplant team include:

1. Recent Investments in Facilities and Technology: Significant upgrades include a new HLA lab, outpatient clinic with infusion and echocardiography services, and a 28-bed transplant inpatient unit, supporting our growing team and commitment to excellent patient care.
2. High Patient Satisfaction and Employee Retention: Our patient satisfaction scores are at the 98th percentile, and high staff retention reflects our supportive work environment and staff well-being.

The transplant program performs over 350 transplants annually and is dedicated to excellence through multi-specialty clinical expertise tailored to each patient. Our mission is to partner with patients and families to deliver compassionate care that inspires hope and improves quality of life.

The Thoracic Manager will oversee teams of clinicians and manage daily operations of the adult and pediatric Heart and Lung Transplant programs and outpatient clinics. This role involves collaboration with medical and surgical directors to meet patient care and regulatory standards, fostering exceptional patient care as a leader and professional practitioner.

We seek a skilled, compassionate Thoracic Program and Transplant Clinic Manager to join our state-of-the-art center, offering a supportive environment with top colleagues.

• Manage daily operations of assigned patient care areas.
• Supervise nurses and support staff, including RNs, patient care assistants, technicians, and clerical staff.
• Prepare schedules, adjust for patient flow, and manage budgets within benchmarks like paid hours per patient day.
• Develop programs for quality improvement, process streamlining, patient experience, and staff performance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality nursing care.
• Build partnerships with clinicians and administrators to achieve goals.
• Promote multidisciplinary teamwork, recruitment, performance, engagement, and retention.
• Implement shared governance nursing model at the unit level.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $110,697.60 - $147,680.00 annually.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Master's degree in a related field within 5 years of hire.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of progressive RN experience in patient care.

Licensure: Virginia RN license, BLS certification, and valid Virginia Driver's license if overseeing multiple locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primarily sedentary, involving extensive computer work; occasional walking for meetings and programs.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's Degree
• Experience in transplant services or related healthcare setting
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement

UVA is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, disability, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or family medical or genetic information.