Job Description Summary

In October 2020, VCU Health completed the acquisition of Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, marking a significant milestone. Today, VCU Tappahannock Hospital is dedicated to advancing healthcare within our community and neighboring counties, guided by VCU Health's commitment to excellence, affordability, and community impact. Situated in the idyllic Middle Peninsula, our hospital serves the Northern Neck region, renowned for its quaint charm and leisurely summers along the picturesque Rappahannock River.

The Assistant Nurse Manager provides unit leadership and management under the guidance and direction of the Nurse Manager. The Assistant Nurse Manager’s responsibilities include human resources management; day-to-day unit operations; regulatory compliance and risk management; and financial stewardship.

The Assistant Nurse Manager oversees the planning, organizing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluation of care provided to patients on the unit. This role contributes to the unit’s strategic planning and program development; monitors and evaluates the overall care provided to the patients; and maintains 24-hour responsibility for the unit.

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

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We are a strong, passionate organization of more than 13,000 who take pride in caring for every person who comes through our doors. We lift each other up so we can provide the very best and safest care to those who need us most.