Nurse Manager (RN) - Emergency Department

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

2d•$110,698 - $147,680

About The Position

The Nurse Manager manages the operations of assigned patient care areas and directs the activities of patient care and support staff. The role oversees day-to-day operations, nursing care, staffing, budgets, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and staff recruitment, performance, engagement, and retention. The Nurse Manager also builds partnerships with clinicians, physicians, and administrative counterparts; promotes multidisciplinary collaboration; and implements UVA’s shared governance nursing model at the unit level.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
At least 3 years of progressively more responsible experience as a registered nurse in a patient care environment.
License to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification.
Applicable specialty certification at hire or within 3 years.
Master's degree in a related field within 5 years of hire.
Valid Virginia Driver’s license for managers responsible for operations in multiple locations.

Responsibilities

Manage and support the day-to-day operations of assigned patient care areas.
Supervise nurses and support staff, including Registered Nurses, Patient Care Assistants and Technicians, Health Unit Coordinators, and related clerical staff.
Oversee schedule preparation using wage and flex staff as appropriate, adjusting schedules according to patient flow.
Forecast and manage the unit budget, ensure expenditures remain within budget, and apply related benchmarks such as paid hours per patient day and worked hours per patient day.
Develop programs for continuous quality improvement, system enhancement, streamlined processes, patient experience, and overall nurse performance.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements applicable to the supervised unit.
Ensure patients and families receive the highest quality nursing care.
Develop and manage partnerships with clinicians, physicians, and administrative counterparts to achieve common goals.
Promote integration of multidisciplinary work groups.
Manage recruitment, performance, team member engagement, and retention activities for assigned staff.
Implement UVA’s shared governance nursing model at the unit level, supporting shared decision-making that affects nursing practice, quality improvement, professional development, and research.
Perform other duties as assigned.