Charge Nurse - Inpatient Psychiatry; East Part-Time, Nights

Overview

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:
  Lead day-to-day operations supporting safe throughput and access to care; ensure staffing according to patient needs and collaborate with leaders and the staffing resource office (inpatient) using established staffing guidelines; accurately document within labor management software to ensure fiscal stewardship.

• Team member support:
  Serve as a resource for team members and facilitate adherence to policies and clinical practice guiding resources; ensure access to appropriate levels of care, and facilitate clinical/operational escalation as needed; facilitate a calm and productive working environment; support team members in non-patient care activities such as professional development, practice environment problem solving, breaks, etc.

• Patient
  
  Experience:
  
  Support patient experience through team member identified needs, inpatient patient rounding, service recovery and problem solving; coordinate support services as needed to address patient needs; engage with the team, patients and visitors to optimize the patient experience; promote closed loop communication and collaboration between team members, clinical disciplines and ancillary departments.

• Environment of Care:
  Manage the care environment to ensure regulatory and safety standards are met; facilitate team huddles and use of visual management boards to promote communication; support setting specific work to achieve local and organizational quality goals and use of standard work; other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor 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.

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

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 20–50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $46.08 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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

• Health Savings 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.  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  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.  to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.