Nurse Manager, Interventional Radiology

Nurse Manager- Interventional Radiology 

Job Code: MG1510

 $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates 

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Exempt

Supervises Positions: Yes

JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse Manager's primary job responsibility is to deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time. The Nurse Manager facilitates an environment that allows staff to be present with patients and their families by supporting their desire to positively impact the health and well-being of our patients, our families, and our communities through the nursing process. The Nurse Manager strives to spend at least 50% of his/her time on the unit and is visible, present, and available to staff to provide necessary mentoring, teaching and support. Nurse Managers develops and maintains collegial relationships with physicians, clinical educators, and other interdisciplinary team members. She/he provides leadership and creates a strategy to achieve the best outcomes including but not limited to quality, financial vitality, employee, and customer satisfaction. The Nurse Manager reports to the Department Director/Senior Director.

Analysis: Analyzes processes and creates deliverables to provide information and recommendations for improvements. 

• Breaks down problems and issues into sub-components and assesses the costs, benefits, and risks of various options.  
• Is able to select and recommend the best solution based on a thorough examination of all considerations.  
• Is able to explain and justify actions in a systematic and logical fashion. 

Communication: Shares and receives information using clear oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills. 
• Actively listens, provides constructive feedback, and demonstrates respect for differing views. 
• Tailors communications to diverse audiences. 

Quality Improvement: Demonstrates involvement in the unit's annual and/or periodic assessment efforts, including efforts to improve the quality services. 

• Understands the value of innovation and quality improvement. 
• Improves processes and practices by identifying inefficiencies and redundancies. 
• Demonstrates efficiency and quality in one's own work. 

Customer Service: Builds relationships and maintains strategic partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.  

• Understands the importance of quality service. 
• Is able to adjust and adapt service delivery to diverse customer needs and sensitivities. 
• Frequently suggests and implements changes to improve the quality of service. 

Financial Management: Manages tasks and resources within the department to achieve quality and meet budget requirements. 

• Ensures that financial and material resources are used effectively and efficiently.  
• Leverages resources to maximize utility and return on investment (ROI). 
• Implements measures to minimize theft, damage, or equipment breakdown. 

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Graduate Degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical RN experience in an acute care setting required. 2 years of supervisory experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Current RN licensure in applicable state required. Certification in specialized area preferred.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Understands and applies: current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; skills in interviewing and selection process; understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll and purchasing processes; implementation of competency, feedback, development and progressive discipline processes; teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication skills; customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations; principles of change management.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Board certification in area of practice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 3A, Administration

Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand

The job requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin,
political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family
medical or genetic information.

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