Unit Coordinator Registered Nurse; RN Surgical Short Stay Unit

City and State

Charlottesville, VA

First (Days)

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for Surgery Unit 1 – Observation Short Stay. This is a Full Time Day (12‑hr shift) position in Charlottesville, VA.

• Demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for the assigned specialty area.
• Provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in the department.
• Leads safety and quality initiatives under the direction of the department manager.
• Focuses on and simplifies workflow.
• Contributes to staff development, increases staff satisfaction, and promotes excellent customer service.

The unit is a 24‑bed surgical short stay unit with a 1:5 or 1:6 patient to staff ratio, serving Women’s Health, Ortho/Spine, General Surgery, and Bariatrics populations.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – required
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – preferred

• Registered Nursing license – required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire – required
• 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

• 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 and short‑term disability, and critical illness plans
• Life insurance
• 401(k) / 403(b) with employer match
• Tuition assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student debt pay‑down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development
• Pet insurance
• Legal resources plan
• Potential annual discretionary bonus based on eligibility criteria

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer.