Assistant Nurse Manager; RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; NICU

Overview

This is your moment to join one of the nation’s premier academic health systems and the #1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia, recognized in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. UVA Health is a Magnet-recognized academic medical center offering advanced pediatric specialty and surgical care. We are seeking experienced nurses to join our team as an Assistant Nurse Manager who will support the Nurse Manager in administrative duties, especially during off shifts, and provide leadership by collaborating with the health care team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.

The role participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement activities and contributes to standards of care. The Assistant Nurse Manager must provide patient care as needed and maintain clinical competencies with potential weekly patient care shift assignments.

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.

• Supervises care by maintaining high visibility to patients, families, and staff in the clinical areas.
• Share accountability with the manager for unit/department/organizational goals, including patient experience, team member engagement, and continuous process improvement.
• Staff management to include recruitment, retention, coaching, training, evaluation, development, and preparation/delegation of work schedules and workflows.
• Under supervision from the manager, participates in basic human resource functions.
• Provides managerial support as required; develops, implements, and participates in quality improvement activities. Works with health care team to improve patient care outcomes.
• Provides leadership and serves as a resource in patient care and unit activities; assists staff in problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Maintains records pertaining to staff competency, quality audits, and related records.
• Serves as a professional role model, coach, and resource for employees; participates in nursing/hospital committees and shared governance development.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth.
• Other duties may be assigned in addition to above responsibilities.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program;
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
• Experience: At least two years’ experience as a registered nurse.
• Licensure: 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, bending/stooping/traveling, climbing (ladder, steps), and driving. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull over 100 lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, noise, outdoor climate, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $ annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and/or education.

• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement savings plans.
• Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts.
• Certification and education support; sign-on bonuses and education assistance are also available.

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet-recognized academic medical center with a Level 1 trauma center. It is among the 2023–2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals, with notable performance in multiple specialties. UVA Health Children’s is recognized as a leading pediatric center with a broad network across Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond. UVA is an equal opportunity employer; veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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