Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible compact state
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current RN licensure in Virginia
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience
Charge Nurse experience or supervisory experience
Experience PREFERRED
Minimum 5 years' experience
Academic Health Care experience
Experience with similar patient population in an acute care either setting or as applicable to area of practice
Education/training REQUIRED
Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.
Education/training PREFERRED:
BSN prepared
Certification in specialty area
Independent action(s) required:
Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards. All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS
policies and procedures and established practice guidelines.
Organizes and plans work with input from the patient/family with specific outcomes and demonstrated use of sound clinical judgment and resources.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN’s, LPNs, Care Partners, PAR, etc.) in carrying out assignments. - Supervises licensed and unlicensed personnel in clinical area
Additional position requirements:
Ambulatory clinical coordinator works designated shifts, days of the week, and/or holidays based on work area. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your supervisor. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinical care area requirements and/or as needed.
Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical
Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Other: exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
Activities
Prolonged standing
Prolonged sitting
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/Critical thinking
Emotional
Fast pace environment
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.
All new graduates joining VCU Health participate in a new Graduate Residency Program coordinated through the Department of Education and Professional Development (EPD) in partnership with nurse managers and nurse clinicians.
Since 2004, in collaboration with the VCU School of Nursing, we have offered the Vizient and America Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program curriculum. This one-year program supports new graduates of baccalaureate and associate degree nursing programs. The Nurse Residency Program at VCU Health System – VCU Medical Center is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
Other nursing benefits include:
Enjoy the freedom and compensation of a traveling nurse assignment without the traveling! We’re seeking to fill multiple positions near you. Join our 12-week nursing assignment program.
As part of a 12-week temporary nurse assignment, you will enjoy a higher hourly pay than you would working full-time — and the benefits staffing agencies don’t offer.
Your 12-week assignment allows you the freedom to enjoy breaks throughout the year. And if you’re considering full-time employment, a 12-week assignment gives you the opportunity to see if our nursing practice and environment are right for you. If they are, you’re welcome to apply for full-time work or another 12-week assignment.
Here are some of the advantages that make us unique: