Unit Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical

About the role

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for Cornell 3—our Medical Surgical Unit! This is a full-time night shift position (12 hour) in Charlottesville, VA.

Unit overview

Cornell 3 is a 24-bed medical-surgical unit focused on gastrointestinal care, addressing conditions like gallbladder diseases, appendicitis, bowel obstructions, and procedures such as colon resections and ostomy creation. The unit also cares for patients with sepsis, respiratory issues, and diabetes complications, maintaining a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5 to 1:6 for personalized care.

Why join Cornell 3

• Ideal environment for both experienced nurses and new graduates seeking skill development
• Collaborative atmosphere with a multidisciplinary team
• Supports professional growth
• Blends the resources of a major medical center with a community hospital’s warmth
• Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate
• Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson
• Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
• Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for the assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in the department. Under the direction of the department manager, the role leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on and simplifies workflow, and contributes to the development of staff. The position increases staff satisfaction and promotes excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN preferred
• Registered nursing license (required)
• BLS required within 90 days of hire
• Professional specialty nursing certification preferred
• 18 months of acute care RN experience (required)
• Previous healthcare experience (required)
• Post-surgical area experience (preferred)
• Same Day surgery experience (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & 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 is met