Director (RN) - Surgical Services
About the role
These roles involve patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. May work across various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health organizations. Responsibilities include the delivery of medical care, supporting patients and their families, and ensuring the effective functioning of healthcare teams. Inpatient RNs monitor patient conditions, administer medications, assist in treatments, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality care in various hospital units.
This position represents a people leader with hire/fire authority, spending the majority of time overseeing their area of responsibility. Achieves goals through direct and/or indirect reports, managing a department, division, or multiple job areas. Accountable for the performance and direction-setting of the department, division, or job areas. Develops solutions to complex, cross-functional problems requiring extensive experience-based subject matter knowledge and the ability to influence others.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients admitted to the hospital
- Monitor patient conditions and administer medications
- Assist in treatments and collaborate with the healthcare team
- Oversee and manage a department, division, or multiple job areas
- Set performance goals and direction for the team
- Develop solutions to complex, cross-functional problems
- Influence others to accept practices and approaches
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
- Master's degree in a related field within 4 years of hire
- 5 or more years of progressive leadership experience
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.
Pay
The pay range for this role is $111,330.00 - $222,659.00 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 Savings Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
About the Organization
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. The 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.