Unit Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Short Stay Unit

Overview Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for Surgery Unit 1 – Observation Short Stay. This is a full‑time day (12‑hour shift) position located in Charlottesville, VA. The role requires proficiency in acute nursing practice for the assigned specialty area and involves providing clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in the department. Under the direction of the department manager, the RN Unit Coordinator leads safety and quality initiatives, simplifies workflow, contributes to staff development, increases staff satisfaction, and promotes excellent customer service. Unit Details Wendell 2 – Surgical Short Stay is a 24‑bed unit with a 1:5–1:6 patient‑to‑RN ratio. The unit serves short‑stay populations from Women’s Health, Orthopedics/Spine, General Surgery, and Bariatrics. Shift work is primarily a 12‑hour schedule with weekend rotation. The team includes patient‑care technicians, unit coordinators, resource nurses, and an educator with over 20 years of experience. Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – required Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – preferred Certification and Licensure Registered Nursing license – required BLS certification within 90 days of hire Professional specialty nursing certification – preferred Experience 18 months of acute‑care RN experience – required Previous healthcare experience – required Post‑surgical unit experience – preferred Same‑day surgery experience – preferred Benefits Medical, dental, and vision plans Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid time off and sick leave Paid parental and family caregiver leave Emergency backup care Long‑term, short‑term disability, and critical illness plans Life insurance 401(k)/403(b) with employer match Tuition assistance – $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities Student debt pay‑down – $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development Pet insurance Legal resources plan Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus based on system and employee criteria Equal Opportunity Employer Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and it proudly values diversity, inclusion, and belonging among its workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr