Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) - Vascular Intermediate Care Unit

Norfolk, VA – First shift (Days)

About the role

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Clinical Nurse Manager, Registered Nurse (RN) for our Vascular Intermediate Care Unit (Stepdown). This is a full-time position (40 hours per week).

The Clinical Nurse Manager has overall accountability for the daily operations of one or more clinical areas. Supervises patient care services staff, ensures excellent patient safety and quality outcomes as well as extraordinary patient/family experience. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, developing, and retaining staff with the goal of developing a highly reliable team. Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills to achieve unit and corporate goals. Assists in the development and monitoring of unit budget, coordinates purchasing and payroll processes, and serves as a clinical resource to team members.

About the unit

9 Kaufman is a 24-bed stepdown intermediate care unit specializing in vascular surgery, telemetry, and renal/pancreas transplant patients. It is part of the Surgical Specialty Team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (SNGH). The unit’s staffing includes RNs, LPNs, NCPs (nursing care partners), UAs (unit ambassadors), and CSAs (clinical support associates).

• Vascular surgeries include aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral bypass surgeries, and amputations.
• The unit supports the renal/pancreas transplant team, including the outpatient transplant center. All nurses on 9 Kaufman are specially trained and eligible to sit for the PCCN certification, which Sentara will help you obtain.
• All beds are monitored, and the unit cares for a variety of patients with telemetry needs, providing an environment conducive to extensive learning and skill development.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• 2 years of experience in a support leadership RN position (e.g., Unit Coordinator, Team Lead) may be accepted in lieu of 1 year of formal management experience.
• Meets any requirements defined by the specific specialty.

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.
• 401k/403B with employer match.
• Tuition assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
• Student debt pay down – $10,000.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met.

About the hospital

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility and home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads. It also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. The hospital features:

• A high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital.
• Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance.
• Specialized services in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
• Accreditation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Magnet status for nursing excellence.