Ambulatory RN - Plastic Surgery Division Lead

VCU Health System Authority; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health System Authority is seeking an Ambulatory Divisional Registered Nurse to oversee and coordinate clinical duties across outpatient service lines. The role supports interdisciplinary collaboration with Ambulatory Leadership, Division Chair, and Medical Director to ensure safe, timely ambulatory care.

You will work across multiple sites, provide patient education, triage calls, and assist with procedures while maintaining standards and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Required education: Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Preferred education: Master's degree in nursing.
• Licensure/Certification: Current Registered Nurse license and BLS.
• Nursing specialty board certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience; 1–2 years in designated pediatric or adult division.

Responsibilities

• Follows physician orders within Nurse Practice Act, licensure, and standards.
• Triages patient calls and in basket messages per ambulatory standards.
• Partners with care team to prepare chart reviews for return visits.
• Reviews records (lab work, imaging, diagnostic reports) prior to patient visit.
• Completes necessary new patient referrals and ensures outside records are available.
• Provides disease and procedure-specific education to patients in clinic.
• May assist providers during clinical procedures across the division.
• Partners with leadership to ensure continuity of care across multiple clinic sites.
• Monitors patient satisfaction and strives for service excellence.

Skills

Ambulatory care

Patient education

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

VCU Health System Authority is seeking an Ambulatory Divisional Registered Nurse to oversee and coordinate clinical duties across outpatient service lines. The role supports interdisciplinary collaboration with Ambulatory Leadership, Division Chair, and Medical Director to ensure safe, timely ambulatory care.

You will work across multiple sites, provide patient education, triage calls, and assist with procedures while maintaining standards and patient satisfaction.