Charge Nurse (RN) - University Physicians Charlottesville (UPC)

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
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 ambulatory care areas in partnership with clinic leaders. **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 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 or use of 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, 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. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor 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 department/organization. Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare 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 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease. Position Compensation Range: $43.32 - $57.34 Hourly **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. Click_ here ( _to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment._
Posted 2025-11-19

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