Unit Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Education assistance program up to $32

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA, is hiring a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for Cornell 3, a 24-bed Med/Surg unit. This full-time night shift (12 hours) role provides clinical leadership for nursing care, improves safety and workflow, and supports staff development within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN (MSN preferred), an active RN license, and at least 18 months of acute care experience, with BLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required; MSN preferred.
• RN licensure active and in good standing.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• 18+ months acute care RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for nursing care in the department.
• Lead safety and quality initiatives and improve workflow.
• Develop and support staff; promote excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical leadership

Staff coordination

Patient advocacy

Education

BSN required

MSN preferred

Job description

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinatorfor Cornell 3- our Medical Surgical Unit! This is a full-time night shift position (12 hour) in Charlottesville, VA. One of the best staffed Medical/Surgical units in the state!

Cornell 3 is a 24-bed medical-surgical unit focused on gastrointestinal care, addressing conditions like gallbladder diseases, appendicitis, bowel obstructions, and procedures such as colon resections and ostomy creation. The unit also cares for patients with sepsis, respiratory issues, and diabetes complications, maintaining a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5 to 1:6 for personalized care. It is an ideal environment for both experienced nurses and new graduates seeking skill development. Cornell 3 promotes a collaborative atmosphere with a multidisciplinary team and supports professional growth, blending the resources of a major medical center with a community hospital's warmth, aiming to make a meaningful difference in patient lives.

• Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate

• Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson

• Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500

• Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson

The Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department. Under the direction of the department manager leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on and simplifies workflow, and contributes to the development of staff. Increase staff satisfaction and promotes excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.

Education

• Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN (required) Or

• MSN (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

• Registered nursing License (Required)

• BLS required within 90 days of hire

• Professional Specialty Nursing Certification preferred.

Experience

• 18 Months of acute care RN experience(required)

• Previous healthcare experience (required)

• Post surgical area experience (preferred)

• Same Day surgery experience (preferred)

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