Nurse Manager (RN) - NICU

Company: Vcu Health
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Join a nationally recognized team at the Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU Health, home to the regions largest single-family room Level IV NICU. Our 40-bed unit provides the highest level of care for more than 500 critically ill and preterm infants annually, whether born at VCU or transported in by our specialized NICU Ground and Flight Transport Program.We are proud to be the first unit in Virginia to earn the prestigious GOLD Beacon Award for Excellence, a distinction that reflects our commitment to delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate, family-centered environment.As Nurse Manager II, you will lead a dedicated and skilled nursing team, ensuring exceptional patient care through strong leadership, strategic staffing, and continuous professional development. You will help maintain a supportive, healing environment for patients, families, and staff, and will play a key role in fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and respect.Key Responsibilities:* Oversee day-to-day nursing operations within the NICU* Ensure appropriate staffing levels and clinical competency across all shifts* Promote an environment that supports healing, inclusivity, and collaboration* Deliver exceptional customer service to patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members* Manage resources, supplies, and departmental logistics effectively* Monitor clinic activities and support performance improvement initiativesIf you are passionate about neonatal care and leading a high-performing team in a state-of-the-art facility, we invite you to apply and grow with us.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligibleLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:Current RN Licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification or equivalentExperience REQUIRED:5 years of relevant clinical experience with 2 of those years of progressive leadership and/or supervisory/management experienceExperience PREFERRED:Experience in academic medical center environmentEducation/training REQUIRED:Bachelors degree in nursing. Must be enrolled in a Masters 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 Masters degree and may require longer than 36 months to complete the terminal degree.If the Masters degree is not in nursing then it is required to have a BSN from an accredited school.**unless grandfathered under previous requirementsEducation/training PREFERRED:Master's Degree in Nursing or a related field.If the masters degree is not in Nursing, then it is required to have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.Certification in specialty area.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Monday to FridayEducation:* Bachelor's (Preferred)Experience:* clinical RN: 5 years (Preferred)* Progressive leadership: 2 years (Preferred)License/Certification:* RN (Preferred)Ability to Relocate:* Richmond, VA 23219: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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