Sentara Facility: Sentara Louise Obici Hospital
Physical Location: Suffolk, VA
Location Type: On-Site
Employment Status: Regular-Full time
Shift: First (Days)
Posted Date: August 19, 2025
The Clinical Nurse Manager has overall accountability for the daily operations of one or more clinical areas. Supervises patient care services staff, ensures excellent patient safety and quality outcomes as well as extraordinary patient/family experience. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, developing and retaining staff with the goal of developing a highly reliable team. Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills to achieve unit and corporate goals. Assists in the development and monitoring of unit budget, coordinates purchasing and payroll processes and serves as a clinical resource to team members.
BSN required, graduate degree preferred. 2 years experience in a support leadership RN position, i.e. Unit Coordinator, Team Lead, or other like position may be accepted in lieu of 1 year formal management experience. Meets any requirements defined by specific specialty.
For RNs in Behavioral Health – De-escalation training and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.
For RNs in Emergency Care – De-escalation training and physical intervention training within 90 days of hire.
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities related to department operations for systems management, HR management, patient safety, quality outcomes and customer service. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; must possess and demonstrate management and leadership skills.