Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
VCU Medical Center
Richmond, VA

Director of Nursing, Emergency Department, VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital

The Director of Nursing, Emergency Department, VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital coordinates activities and organizational initiatives that enable the VCU Health System's community hospitals to be recognized within the healthcare community for excellence in nursing, safety, and quality. The Director of Nursing is responsible for implementing, communicating, monitoring and evaluating professional practices, activities and strategies. The Director of Nursing, Emergency Department, will also have additional oversight of the Supplemental Pool. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current RN license in Virginia or eligible or compact state required Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RN license in Virginia or eligible or compact state required Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent required Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of five (5) years of relevant clinical experience with two (2) of those years of progressive leadership and/or supervisory/management experience Experience PREFERRED: N/A Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school required. Must complete Master's degree in nursing or related field within five (5) years of entry into position. Education/training PREFERRED: Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program Certification in specialty area Independent action(s) required: All day-to-day operations of the unit are handled independently. Advice and guidance are sought from the VP and/or LNHA on an as needed situational basis and when there is a major impact on activity outside the unit. Actions that are taken without prior approval include daily operational functions and leadership of staff. Advice and guidance are sought for termination of employees, handling employee grievances, review of annual unit goals and budget, approval on unit guidelines and procedures and review of staff annual performance evaluations. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Supervises staff assigned to Department. Additional position requirements: Depending on departmental assignment, may be required to be on-call. Age Specific groups served: N/A Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.