Bed Coordinator - Women's and Children Health

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 by U.S. News & World Report. 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. Why Join Our Team? Prestigious Academic Excellence: Work within UVAHealth, a nationally acclaimed academic hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center. Comprehensive Pediatric Services 60-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) 25-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) 38-bed Acute/Intermediate Care Pediatric Unit Benefits Of Joining UVAHealth 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. Position 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. Responsibilities 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 the staffing resource office 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, 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 the 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. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor’s 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. Physical Demands: 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. Compensation 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. 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 Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr UVA Health