Nurse Manager (RN) - Staffing Resource Office (SRO)

Lead where nursing operations, workforce strategy, and patient care intersect. As Nurse Manager for the Staffing Resource Office (SRO), you will help lead the team that provides essential staffing support across inpatient areas at UVA Health, including the Emergency Department.

This opportunity extends well beyond the scope of a traditional unit-based Nurse Manager position. You will lead a large and diverse float pool while partnering with Nursing Supervisors, fellow SRO managers, and nursing leaders across the organization. For an experienced nurse leader ready to broaden their impact, this role offers exceptional organizational visibility, leadership growth, and the opportunity to influence how staffing resources support care across UVA Health.

The Role

The Staffing Resource Office supports multiple inpatient teams and levels of care, creating a dynamic leadership environment where collaboration, adaptability, and sound operational judgment matter every day. You will manage the day-to-day activities of SRO team members, with a potential span of control of approximately 80 licensed nurses and unlicensed team members.

Working Monday through Friday and participating in a rotating on-call schedule shared with the other SRO managers, you will balance people leadership with staffing operations, relationship-building, and process improvement.

In this role, you will:

• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and support to a large, diverse team of clinical and support professionals.
• Address employee performance, and day-to-day workforce needs.
• Help balance staffing needs across each scheduling period while partnering closely with Nursing Supervisors, who coordinate daily staffing assignments.
• Build strong working relationships with SRO leadership, Nursing Supervisors, and leaders throughout inpatient areas.
• Identify opportunities to develop, evaluate, and improve processes that strengthen SRO operations.
• Lead with the independence and initiative necessary to anticipate needs, solve problems, and move work forward.
• Navigate the complexity of supporting team members who work across multiple clinical environments rather than within a single home unit.

This could be an especially compelling next step for an experienced Charge Nurse who is ready to move into formal nursing leadership. Previous Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager experience is not required for the right candidate. What matters is demonstrated leadership, strong communication, initiative, collaboration, and readiness to lead at scale.

Why UVA Health

At UVA Health, nursing leaders work within a major academic health system where patient care, education, research, and continuous improvement come together. University Medical Center is a Magnet®-recognized nursing organization and a major academic teaching hospital serving patients with highly complex care needs.

The SRO offers something particularly distinctive for an emerging or experienced nurse leader: the opportunity to become connected to teams throughout the medical center rather than leading within the boundaries of one clinical specialty.

Here, you can:

• Expand your leadership influence across multiple inpatient environments and levels of care.
• Develop relationships with nursing leaders throughout UVA Health and build a broad professional network.
• Gain deeper insight into hospital-wide staffing, workforce operations, and the needs of different clinical areas.
• Help shape processes that influence how nursing resources are deployed and supported.
• Grow your leadership career within an environment committed to professional development and internal leadership development.
• Work within an academic medical center that includes a Level I Trauma Center, highly specialized clinical programs, and care for some of the region's most complex patient populations.

For a leader who enjoys collaboration, variety, problem-solving, and seeing the bigger picture, the SRO provides a rare opportunity to understand nursing operations from an organization-wide perspective.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers the opportunity to build a career at a nationally recognized academic health system while enjoying the quality of life of Central Virginia. Set against the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area combines easy access to hiking, cycling, wineries, historic sites, arts, live music, and a vibrant local food scene with the energy and cultural resources of the University of Virginia. Whether you prefer time outdoors, exploring downtown, college athletics, or a quieter pace outside the city, Charlottesville provides a distinctive balance between a challenging healthcare career and life beyond the hospital.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program, Master's degree in related field within 5 years of hire.

Experience: At least 3 years of progressively more responsible experience as a registered nurse in a patient care environment required.

Licensure: License to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Valid Virginia Driver’s license required for managers with responsibility operations in multiple locations. Must have applicable specialty certification at hire or within 3 years .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 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.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.