Charge Nurse - Inpatient Psychiatry (5 East) Part-Time, Nights

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

Patient Experience

Environment of Care

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.

Position Compensation Range : $46.08 - $61.00 Hourly

Benefits

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.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.