Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

This is your moment to join the team at one of the nation’s premier academic health systems and the #1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia, as recognized in 2025 by U.S. News and World Report, as well as # 26 Best Hospital for Neonatology. Our hospital is a nationally acclaimed pediatric academic center, offering advanced specialty and surgical care services for children and their families. We are seeking experienced nurses to join our Magnet-recognized Academic Medical Center, dedicated to providing exceptional care and fostering innovation in healthcare.

The Assistant Nurse manager is a transformational leader responsible for supporting the Nurse Manager in administrative duties of the unit, especially during off shifts. The Assistant Nurse Manager will provide leadership by collaborating with members of the health care team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Participates in organizational and unit based quality improvement activities, and provides input on standards of care. Must provide patient care on an as needed basis and maintain clinical competencies with the potential for weekly patient care shift assignments.

Why Join Our Team?

• Prestigious Academic Excellence: Work within UVA Health, a nationally acclaimed academic hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center.

• Comprehensive Pediatric and Pediatric Surgical Services: ELSO Center of Excellence for ECMO

o 64-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

o 25-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

o 38-bed Acute/Intermediate Care Pediatric Unit

o Pediatric Emergency Department

Benefits of Joining UVA Health:

• Comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Savings Plans.

• Opportunities for professional growth with a Clinical Career Ladder and leadership roles.

• Additional perks such as sign-on bonuses, education support, and generous paid time off.

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 provided by maintaining high visibility to patients/families and staff in the clinical area(s).

• Share accountability with manager for unit/department/organizational goals achievement including patient experience, team member engagement and continuous process improvement.

• Staff management to include recruitment, retention, coaching, training, evaluation and development, as well as preparation and delegation of work schedules and workflow.

• Under supervision from manager, participates in basic human resource functions.

• Provides managerial support as required. Develops implements and participates in Quality Improvement Processes activities. Works with members of the health care team in activities designed to improve patient care outcomes.

• Provides leadership and serves as a resource in the provision of patient care and unit activities. Assists staff in development of problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Maintains all records pertaining to the staff competency and quality audits and other related records.

• Serves as a professional role model, coach, and resource for employees. Participates actively in Nursing and/or hospital committees and work groups and assists in the development and implementation of the units shared governance model.

• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of 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 required.American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently 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 > 100lbs. 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 $100,630.40 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

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

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

• Health Saving 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. 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. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment ( .