Unit Coordinator (RN) Intensive Care Unit

Sentara Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Reimbursement for certifications

Annual discretionary bonus opportunity

Employee education assistance program up to $32,500

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for the Intensive Care Unit at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. This role requires at least 2 years of ICU experience and strong clinical leadership skills.

You will be expected to provide high-quality nursing care, participate in safety and quality initiatives, and enhance staff satisfaction. The position includes an array of benefits such as medical plans, 401(k) matching, and tuition assistance, among others.

Qualifications

• Must have a Registered Nursing License.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required within specific timeframes.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an ICU setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical initiatives and improve staff workflow.
• Ensure delivery of excellent nursing care within the ICU.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to patient care.

Skills

ICU Experience

Clinical Leadership

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science Nursing (MSN)

Tools

Philips Monitoring

Hil Rom Technology

Job description

Location

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights). Full Time Night 12‑hour shift.

Job Overview

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for the Intensive Care Unit. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of Registered Nursing Experience in an ICU setting. The RN Unit Coordinator demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for the assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in the department. Under the direction of the department manager, the coordinator leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on and simplifies workflow, and contributes to staff development, increasing staff satisfaction and promoting excellent customer service.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Details

This mixed Critical Care (ICU) unit has 15 beds and a Step‑down (IMCU) unit with 5 beds. The unit contains 15 private rooms equipped with Philips monitoring and state‑of‑the‑art Hil Rom technology, low air loss, continual lateral rotation, and percussion capabilities. The unit serves a broad range of patient conditions, providing services for neurology, cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, nephrology, and surgical patients. A palliative care team guides nurses with an end‑of‑life touch. Critical Care NP/PA are on site 24/7, and daily interdisciplinary rounds include nursing input. Registered nurses can expect a 1:1 or 1:2 RN‑patient ratio depending on patient needs, a 12‑hour shift schedule with rotating weekends. Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is a primary plus stroke center, following American Stroke Association (ASA) treatment guidelines. Specialty highlights include ventriculostomy monitoring, NICOM, balloon pump, transvenous pacing, CRRT, and more.

Key Benefits

• 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
• 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity for an annual discretionary bonus if the employee meets established system eligibility criteria
• Free parking
• Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500

Education

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) – required
• Master of Science Nursing (MSN) – preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Registered Nursing License – required
• BLS – required within 90 days of hire
• Professional Specialty Nursing Certification – preferred
• ACLS – required within 90 days of hire, preferred prior to hire
• NIH certification – required within 6 months of hire

Experience

• 18 months of acute care RN experience – required
• Previous healthcare experience – required
• 2 years of ICU specific experience – preferred
• Stroke and cardiac experience – preferred

Employment & Compliance

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer. This is a tobacco‑free environment.