The Neuroscience ICU Unit is state-of-the-art and the largest in the state of Virginia, equipped with 28 beds dedicated to providing outstanding neurocritical care service for a variety of diseases involving the nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves). The NSICU is an essential component of VCU’s comprehensive stroke center and is the first and only comprehensive stroke center in Virginia. The NSICU has received the Beacon Award for critical care excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses in 2010 and forward. Come join this dynamic team!

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

Varies by Need (United States of America)

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