Nurse Manager - Acute Care General Medicine (4 Central)

The most effective nurse leaders create environments where patients receive exceptional care, staff feel supported and empowered, and teams consistently achieve strong clinical outcomes. This opportunity offers the chance to lead a respected Adult Acute Care General Medicine team while influencing quality, culture, operational excellence, and professional development within UVA Health.

As the Nurse Manager for Acute Care General Medicine, you will oversee a highly engaged and experienced nursing team caring for adult patients with a diverse range of acute and chronic medical conditions. This role combines clinical leadership, operational oversight, financial stewardship, staff development, and quality improvement, providing a meaningful opportunity to shape both caregiver and patient experiences within a collaborative academic health system.

The Role

4 Central is a 27-bed Adult Acute Care General Medicine Unit caring for patients with conditions including pneumonia, sepsis, COPD, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, sickle cell disease, fractures, and other common medical diagnoses. The unit is supported by a stable, experienced team with an average nursing tenure of 7 to 8 years and a strong culture of engagement and collaboration.

As Nurse Manager, you will provide leadership for day-to-day operations while partnering with physicians, Assistant Nurse Managers, Nursing Supervisors, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care.

A typical day includes:

Attending daily staffing huddles beginning at 7:00 a.m.
Leading visual management board discussions and operational reviews
Escalating key issues and resource needs through leadership huddles
Monitoring staffing operations and workforce planning
Tracking, analyzing, and reporting quality and patient safety metrics
Participating in Medicine Department leadership meetings
Managing department finances and budget accountability
Reporting quality outcomes during patient safety and risk rounds
Coaching, mentoring, and developing nursing staff
Conducting performance management activities including counseling, attendance management, and accountability conversations
Supporting staff engagement, retention, and professional growth
Collaborating with approximately 12 to 14 Nurse Managers and Assistant Nurse Managers throughout the Medicine service line

This position is ideal for leaders who demonstrate humility, accountability, integrity, and responsibility while effectively building relationships and fostering a culture of professionalism. Candidates may come from Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse leadership, committee leadership, or other formal nursing leadership backgrounds.

Why UVA Health

At UVA Health, nurse leaders play an essential role in advancing patient care, professional nursing practice, innovation, and operational excellence. As part of a nationally recognized academic health system, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled clinical teams while contributing to initiatives that improve outcomes for patients across Virginia and beyond. UVA Health is recognized for nursing excellence, professional governance, leadership development, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

This opportunity offers an exceptional combination of leadership responsibility, team stability, and professional growth:

Lead a highly engaged team with an average nursing experience of 7 to 8 years.
Join a unit with strong staffing stability and a projected vacancy rate below 10%.
Work within a collaborative Medicine leadership structure with extensive peer support.
Benefit from established team dynamics and a positive workplace culture.
Partner with experienced nurse leaders across the Medicine service line.
Influence patient care quality, operational performance, and staff engagement.
Help develop future nursing leaders through coaching and mentorship.
Participate in meaningful work that directly impacts patient outcomes and safety.
Enjoy a strong culture of employee engagement.
Gain valuable exposure to operational leadership, budget management, quality improvement, patient safety, strategic planning, and workforce management.
Join a Magnet-recognized nursing environment that values professional development, shared governance, research, and clinical excellence.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

For experienced nursing leaders seeking the opportunity to lead a stable, respected, and highly collaborative acute care medicine unit, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on patients, staff, and the future of nursing practice.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life that blends the energy of a vibrant university community with the natural beauty of Central Virginia. Nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides convenient access to hiking, cycling, wineries, outdoor recreation, and some of the region's most scenic landscapes. Residents enjoy a thriving food scene, local arts and culture, live music, farmers' markets, and a welcoming community atmosphere. For healthcare professionals and families, Charlottesville provides a unique combination of career opportunity, work-life balance, excellent schools, and year-round recreational activities, making it one of Virginia's most desirable places to live and work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program, Master's degree in related field within 5 years of hire.

Experience: At least 3 years of progressively more responsible experience as a registered nurse in a patient care environment required.

For Dialysis Nurse Manager: As required by job be a full-time employee of the facility; have at least 12 months of experience in clinical nursing, and an additional 6 months of experience in providing nursing care to patients on maintenance dialysis.

Licensure: License to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Valid Virginia Driver’s license required for managers with responsibility operations in multiple locations. Must have applicable specialty certification at hire or within 3 years .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The pay range for this role is $110,697.60 - $147,680.00 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.

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