Director of Nursing, Medicine

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

3d • $158,870 - $254,176

About The Position

The Nursing Director coordinates activities and organizational initiatives that enable VCU Health System to be recognized within the healthcare community for excellence in nursing and continued recognition as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The role is responsible for implementing, communicating, monitoring, and evaluating professional practices, activities, and strategies.

The Director independently handles the unit’s day-to-day operations and leadership of staff, while seeking advice from the Leadership Team Director when needed or when actions may significantly affect activities outside the unit. The position has authority and accountability for decisions within the role’s scope and hospital policies. All employees of the nursing unit report to this position, though supervisory responsibilities may be delegated.

The role requires frequent visibility across all shifts and on weekends to support staff communication and monitor staff effectiveness. The position involves physical, sensory, and emotional demands, including exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances and work in a fast-paced, noisy environment with frequent customer interactions and changing priorities. The stated compensation range is $158,870 to $254,176; actual offers depend on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or an eligible or compact state at hire; current RN licensure in Virginia is required for continued employment.
• At least seven years of relevant clinical experience.
• At least three years of progressive leadership or management experience.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field from an accredited school. If the master’s degree is not in Nursing, a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an academic medical center environment.
• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Certification in a specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities and organizational initiatives supporting nursing excellence and continued Magnet Hospital recognition.
• Implement, communicate, monitor, and evaluate professional practices, activities, and strategies.
• Independently manage the nursing unit’s day-to-day operations and lead staff.
• Exercise authority and accountability for decisions within the position’s scope and hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain frequent visibility on all shifts and weekends to enhance staff communication and monitor staff effectiveness.
• Seek advice and guidance on an as-needed basis for matters such as employee termination, grievances, annual unit goals and budget, unit guidelines and procedures, and annual staff performance evaluations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director