Nursing Manager (RN) - EMS Accreditation & Clinical Education

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

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Health Saving Plans and Flexible Spend

Certification and Education Support

Job summary

The University of Virginia Health is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the assigned patient care area and supervise the nursing and support staff. The role emphasizes scheduling, budget management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while advancing quality and patient safety.

This position also focuses on developing partnerships with clinicians and administrative staff, promoting multidisciplinary collaboration, and implementing UVA's shared

Qualifications

• Education: BSN from an 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.
• Licensure: Virginia RN license; AHA BLS; valid Virginia driver’s license for managers with multi-location responsibility; specialty certification at hire or within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operations of assigned patient care area.
• Supervises nurses and support staff including RNs, PCAs, Technicians, and Health Unit Coordinators.
• Oversees scheduling using wage and flex staff and adjusts for patient flow.
• Forecasts and manages unit budget and ensures expenditures stay within budget.
• Develops programs addressing continuous quality improvement, patient experience, and nurse performance.
• Ensures regulatory compliance for the supervised unit.
• Promotes high-quality nursing care and collaborative partnerships with clinicians and administrators.
• Implements the UVA shared governance nursing model at the unit level.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree in related field within 5 years of hire

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.

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. 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.