Inpatient Charge Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery, Full Time

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This is your moment to join the team at one of the nation’s premier academic health systems and the #1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Our hospital is a nationally acclaimed pediatric academic center, offering advanced specialty and surgical care services for children and their families. We are seeking experienced nurses to join our Magnet-recognized Academic Medical Center, dedicated to providing exceptional care and fostering innovation in healthcare.

Comprehensive Services :

• 60-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• 25-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) :

o Provides critical care for children with life-threatening conditions.

o Equipped with state-of-the-art technology to support complex treatments.

o Collaborative team environment focused on providing exceptional, compassionate care for children and their families.

Women’s Services at UVA Health :

o 8 labor beds

o 4 triage beds

o 2 OB operating rooms

o 23 private postpartum rooms designed for rooming-in newborn care.

Benefits of Joining UVA Health :

Be part of a community dedicated to innovation, healing, and transforming women’s and children’s healthcare. If you’re ready to make a difference, apply today to join our mission of providing world-class care for families.

The Charge Nurse position is an experienced professional who demonstrates clinical, leadership, and interpersonal skill proficiency.

The Charge Nurse facilitates and supports the clinical and operational needs of individual inpatient care areas in partnership with management.

Staffing / Throughput / Access

Leads day to day operations supporting safe throughput and access to care

Ensures staffing according to patient needs and collaborates with leaders and staffing resource office (inpatient) using established staffing guidelines.

Accurately documents within labor management software to ensure fiscal stewardship.

Team member support

Serves as a resource for team members and facilitates adherence to policies and clinical practice guiding resources.

Ensures access to appropriate levels of care, and facilitates clinical / operational escalation as needed.

Facilitates a calm and productive working environment

Supports team members in non patient care activities such as professional development activities, participation in practice environment problem solving, breaks etc.

Patient Experience

Supports patient experience through support of team member identified needs, patient rounding (inpatient), service recovery and problem solving. Coordinates support services as needed to address patient needs. Engages with the team, patients and visitors to optimize the patient experience.

Promotes closed loop communication and collaboration between team members, clinical disciplines and ancillary departments.

Environment of Care

Manages care environment to ensure regulatory and safety standards are met.

Facilitates team huddles and use of visual management boards as a mechanism to promote communication.

Supports setting specific work to achieve local and organizational quality goals and use of standard work.

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education : Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing BSN / MSN program that will be completed within 5 years of hire.

Experience : RN Clinician 2 or higher who has been employed on the unit for 6 months or has had previous Charge Nurse experience from another unit / organization.

Licensure : Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and bending / stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift / push / pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood / body fluids and infectious disease.

COMPENSATION

New hire compensation will be  determined  by  previous work experience, education and / or experience.

ONBOARDING REQUIREMENTS

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings  will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.  All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a  drug screen.

Position Compensation Range : $46.08 - $61.00 Hourly

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package : Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions / procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.