RN Manager, Patient Care Services, Acute Care

Company Overview Sentara is dedicated to improving health every day by providing exceptional care and partnering with organizations to address social determinants of health. Committed to advancing the overall quality of life, Sentara fosters a culture of compassion, innovation, and excellence in healthcare delivery. Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic RN Manager for Patient Care Services in an acute care setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, extensive clinical expertise, and a passion for delivering patient-centered care. This role involves overseeing nursing operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes excellence in patient outcomes. Responsibilities Lead and supervise nursing staff within the acute care environment, including medical-surgical units, ICU, and emergency departments. Develop staffing schedules, manage resource allocation, and oversee patient care delivery to ensure safety and quality standards are met. Implement policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements such as

HIPAA, NCQA

standards, and hospital protocols. Coordinate interdisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive discharge planning, case management, and utilization review processes. Oversee clinical documentation accuracy using EMR systems such as Cerner or Epic while ensuring compliance with medical terminology and ICD coding standards. Promote ongoing staff education on topics including infection control, sterile processing, airway management, and advanced life support techniques. Foster a positive team environment that encourages professional development, accountability, and high morale among nursing personnel. Skills Extensive experience in acute care settings including ICU, emergency medicine, or Level I Trauma Centers with familiarity in Level II trauma center protocols. Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner, Epic, or Athenahealth; strong understanding of medical documentation practices. Demonstrated leadership skills with supervising experience in nursing management roles. In-depth knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques. Competence in patient assessment skills including vital signs monitoring, physical examinations, and tube feeding management. Expertise in specialized areas such as dialysis care, dementia care (Alzheimer's/memory care), behavioral health, pediatric (including PICU), neonatal ventilator management, or geriatrics is highly desirable. Ability to manage complex cases involving medication administration (including IV infusion), catheterization procedures (including Foley catheters), venipuncture (phlebotomy), suturing techniques, and sterile aseptic techniques. Join us to lead our dedicated nursing team in delivering compassionate patient care while advancing your career through innovative leadership and clinical excellence!

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Health savings account Paid time off Referral program

Work Location:

In person