Unit Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical

Sentara Health Plans; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance

PTO and Sick Leave

Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for Cornell 3, a 24-bed Medical-Surgical unit focusing on GI care. This is a full-time night shift (12-hour) position with a 1:5 to 1:6 patient nurse ratio and collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork.

The role emphasizes leadership in nursing practice, safety, and quality initiatives, with opportunities for staff development and professional growth within a Magnet-status facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) is required.
• MSN is preferred.
• RN license is required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire is required.
• Professional Specialty Nursing Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and quality initiatives in the department.
• Provide clinical leadership for nursing care delivery and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Unit coordination

Education

BSN (required)

MSN (preferred)

RN license (Required)

BLS within 90 days of hire

Job description

City/State Charlottesville, VA Work Shift Third (Nights) Overview: Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for 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, Certification, and Licensure

• 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)

Keywords

Gastro, Medsurg, Medicine Unit, post-surgical, RN, Registered Nurse, general surgery, leadership, unit coordinator, Nursing Leadership, Supervisor, SMJH

Benefits

Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care. Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!