Registered Nurse Manager (RN) - Pediatric Emergency Department - Days
Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems | |
United States, Virginia, Richmond | |
Sep 20, 2024 | |
VCU Health's pediatric Emergency Department is the only in the region to specialize in caring just for kids. We're also home to the region's only Level 1 pediatric trauma center and are a regional referral source for other hospitals.
We understand going to the emergency room can be scary. Our goal is to provide easy, convenient access to the best care right away. Whether it's a sports injury, health scare in the middle of the night or major trauma, our team is prepared provide care to our pediatric patients 24/7, 365. When a child needs immediate or life-saving care, we provide not only emergency treatment to stabilize them, but also a range of pediatric subspecialties from neurosciences to orthopedics and more to take care of all their needs. 21 comfortable exam rooms with large windows, offering natural light and city views Fast-track rooms, where we can treat and release children with conditions such as ear infections, colds and rashes Well and sick waiting rooms (although our goal is for families to not wait as we triage children as quickly as possible) Radiology suite Child protection team for the evaluation and treatment of children who have experienced abuse or neglect Child life services to ease the stress of an ER visit Literacy center with books for children to take home The Nurse Manager job ensures that excellent patient care is provided by a nursing staff of sufficient number and competency to meet patient needs. Care is delivered in an environment that is healthy, healing and respectful to all patients, visitors and staff. The Nurse Manager job provides quality customer service to patients of all ages, their families, visitors, medical staff, clinicians and co-workers, ensuring that everyone will be treated courteously, quickly and with respect. This role establishes and maintains an environmental control plan, coordinate materials management for the department, assist in monitoring clinic activities. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in nursing. Must be enrolled in a Master's 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 Master's degree and may require longer than 36 months to complete the terminal degree. **unless grandfathered under previous requirements Education/training PREFERRED: Master's Degree in Nursing or a related field. If the master's degree is not in Nursing, then it is required to have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. Certification in specialty area. Independent action(s) required: EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. |