Nursing Operations & Quality Manager

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

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