Nurse Manager Tappahannock Emergency Dept

Overview

VCU Tappahannock Hospital is committed to enhancing healthcare in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck regions, aligning with VCU Health's dedication to excellence, affordability, and impactful community service. Nestled along the scenic Rappahannock River, Tappahannock Hospital maintains a high standard of care for a rural area. Our essential departments, including Emergency, Critical Care, Operating Room, and Acute Care Units, position us as a crucial healthcare resource for our area.

• Manage all day‑to‑day operations of the unit independently.
• Seek advice and guidance from the Director on an as‑needed basis for major impact activities outside the unit.
• Perform actions without prior approval for daily operational functions and staff leadership.
• Coordinate with supervisors for guidance on employee termination, grievance handling, annual unit goal and budget review, approval of unit guidelines and procedures, and staff annual performance evaluations.

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible.

• Current RN Licensure in Virginia.
• AHA BLS Certification or equivalent.

• REQUIRED: 5 years of relevant clinical experience, including 2 years of progressive leadership and/or supervisory/management experience.
• PREFERRED: Experience in an academic medical center environment.

• REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Must be enrolled in a Master’s degree program at the time of application and must complete it within 36 months of hire.
• Special consideration will be given to applicants enrolled in baccalaureate‑to‑doctoral programs who will not attain a Master’s degree and may require longer than 36 months to complete the terminal degree. If the Master’s degree is not in nursing, a BSN from an accredited school is required.
• ** unless grandfathered under previous requirements**
• PREFERRED: Master’s Degree in Nursing or a related field; if not in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. Certification in a specialty area is also preferred.

• All employees of the nursing unit report to this position, with responsibility for 50 or more FTEs; supervisory responsibilities may be delegated as appropriate.

• Requires 24/7 visibility to enhance staff communication and monitor staff effectiveness.

• Physical:
  Lifting 50–100 lbs.
• Other:
  Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
• Activities:
  
  Prolonged standing, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
• Mental/Sensory:
  Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking.
• Emotional:
  Fast‑pace environment, steady pace, ability to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, ability to adapt to frequent change.

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