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Charge Nurse Position

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. Position Compensation Range: 46.08 - 61.00 Hourly

Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelors 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.

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- Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville offers stunning natural scenery and outdoor activities. The nearby Shenandoah National Park is a popular spot for hiking and exploring.

- Small-Town Feel with City Amenities: Charlottesville combines a small-town atmosphere with the conveniences of a city. You get a sense of community and a slower pace, along with access to quality restaurants, shops, and services.

- Charlottesville has a thriving arts and culture scene, with local theaters, music venues, and galleries. The city also hosts various festivals and events throughout the year.