Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - Acute Cardiology

Leadership in nursing is about more than managing operations. It is about developing people, improving care delivery, and creating an environment where nurses can thrive. As the Assistant Nurse Manager for Acute Cardiology
, you will play a critical role in supporting one of UVA Health's dynamic cardiovascular teams while helping shape the next generation of nursing professionals.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated RN who is ready to expand their leadership impact in a fast-paced acute care environment. Working alongside the Nurse Manager, you will serve as a clinical resource, mentor, operational leader, and project partner while helpingmaintainthe exceptional standards of care that define UVA Health.

Acute Cardiology is a
30-bed acute care cardiology unit on 4 West
that cares for non-ICU cardiovascular patients requiring telemetrymonitoringand frequent procedural coordination. The unit offers a unique blend of clinical complexity, team collaboration, and leadership opportunities. As the Assistant Nurse Manager
, you will provide visible support to staff, help coordinate daily operations, and contribute to projects that improve both patient care and team effectiveness.

An average day may include:

• Serving as a trusted resource for nurses, particularly newer nurses and recent graduates who may needadditionalsupport or clinical guidance.
• Partnering with charge nurses to navigate patient flow, admissions, discharges, procedures, and unit priorities.
• Providing real-time support during busy periods by helping coordinate care needs and problem-solving operational challenges.
• Coaching team members through clinical situations, reinforcing best practices, and promoting confidence and professional growth.
• Participating in quality improvement activities, validation efforts, audits, and observation-based initiatives that strengthen patient care delivery.
• Collaborating with NPGO leaders, Clin 4RNteam members, educators, and interdisciplinary partners on unit projects and improvement initiatives.
• Utilizing policies, procedures, and evidence-based practice to guide decision-making whilemaintainingconsistency and fairness across the team.
• Supporting operational and facility-related initiatives that help ensure staff and patients have the resources they need for success.
• Balancing immediate frontline needs with longer-term project work and strategic priorities.

This role is primarily a leadership and support position rather than a routine patient assignment role. You will remain highly visible on the unit, stepping in when needed while helping drive operational excellence and staff development.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday with flexibility to support unit needs across varying start and end times. Leadership call responsibilities are shared across the cardiology division on a rotating schedule.

At UVA Health, you will join a nationally recognized academic health system where innovation, research, education, and patient-centered care come together to improve lives every day. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful leadershipimpactwhile continuing to grow professionally in a supportive environment.

• Lead and influence a busy, high-performing acute cardiology unit caring for a diverse cardiovascular patient population.
• Mentor and develop nurses across all experience levels, from new graduates to seasoned clinicians.
• Work alongside an engaged leadership team committed to professional growth and succession planning.
• Accessleadership education, professional development programs, and advancement opportunities available throughout UVA Health.
• Collaborate with shared governance leaders, clinical advancement partners, educators, and interdisciplinary stakeholders.
• Participate in meaningful projects thatimpactunit operations, patient experience, quality outcomes, and staff engagement.
• Join a team with strong retention, a healthy mix of experienced and developing nurses, and a culture focused on support and accountability.
• Gain valuable exposure to operations, quality improvement, project leadership, workforce development, and strategic planning.

For nurses who aspire to grow their leadership capabilities whilemaintaininga strong connection to frontline patient care, this role offers a rewarding next step with significant visibility and influence.

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