Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room
VCU Medical Center
Richmond, VA

Nurse Manager - Main Operating Room - Days

At VCU Health, we are not just a healthcare facility; we are a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional patient care, fostering innovation, and creating an environment where our staff can thrive. When you join VCU Health, you become a part of a community that values excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. VCU Medical Center is a Magnet-designated hospital, and we are proud to be the only hospital in the Richmond area to receive the honor four times consecutively. VCU Medical Center demonstrates high quality and patient-centered care through transformational leadership, structural empowerment, and exemplary professional practice. The Operating Room Nurse Manager Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Operating Room Nurse Manager to join our dynamic team. As an integral part of our healthcare system, you will experience a supportive and collaborative environment that values teamwork and strong leadership. In this role, you will oversee the Main Operating Room, which encompasses a wide range of surgical specialties, with a particular focus on complex procedures in orthopedics, neurosurgery, and transplant surgery (including liver, kidney, heart, pancreas, and soon-to-be lung transplants). With a total of 30 operating rooms, including 3 hybrid suites for intervention, vascular, and cardiac procedures, as well as 4 state-of-the-art robotic OR suites, you will be at the forefront of cutting-edge surgical technologies. We take pride in our close collaboration with local surgical tech programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Join us in this exciting opportunity to lead and excel in a dynamic and innovative surgical environment. Why Choose VCU Health: * Commitment to Excellence: VCU Health is synonymous with excellence in patient care. As the Nurse Manager, you will be a key player in ensuring that our nursing staff provides excellent patient care. We believe in maintaining a nursing team of sufficient numbers and high competency to meet the diverse needs of our patients. * Customer-Centric Approach: Our commitment to quality customer service is unwavering. As the Nurse Manager, you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional service to patients of all ages, their families, visitors, medical staff, clinicians, and co-workers. At VCU Health, everyone is treated courteously, promptly, and with utmost respect. * Holistic Environmental Management: Your role as the Nurse Manager includes establishing and maintaining an environmental control plan, as well as coordinating materials management for the department. We value your contribution to monitoring clinic activities and ensuring a seamless and efficient healthcare environment. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RN licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification or equivalent Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience with at least one (1) year in a lead, charge or supervisory nursing role Experience PREFERRED Experience in an academic medical center environment Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice Education/training REQUIRED: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing Education/training PREFERRED: Master's Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited program Certification in specialty area Independent action(s) required: All day-to-day operations of the unit and leadership of staff are handled independently. Advice and guidance are sought from the Nurse Manager on an as needed situational basis and when there is a major impact on activities inside or outside the unit. Has input into team member grievances and terminations and provides direction and feedback into the annual unit goals and budget. Completes performance evaluations with final review by Nurse Manager. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): All team members assigned to the nursing unit. Additional position requirements: Requires frequent visibility on all shifts, including weekends to enhance team member communications and monitor team member performance. Age Specific groups served: Based on unit assignment Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), 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 Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RN Licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification or equivalent Experience REQUIRED: 5 years of relevant clinical experience with 2 of those years of progressive leadership and/or supervisory/management experience Experience PREFERRED: Experience in academic medical center environment Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in nursing. Must be enrolled in a Master's degree program at the time of application and must be complete within 36 months of hire. Special consideration will be given for 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 then it is required to have a BSN from an accredited school. Education/training PREFERRED: Master's Degree in Nursing or a related field. If the master's degree is not in Nursing, then it is required to have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. 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 Director 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. With Guidance of Supervisor; 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): All employees of the nursing unit report to this position and with responsibility of 50 or more FTEs; however, supervisory responsibilities may be delegated as appropriate. Additional position requirements: Requires 24/7 visibility to enhance staff communication and monitor staff effectiveness. Workday Day (United States of America) EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.