Assistant Nurse Manager Adult Psychiatry

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an experienced Assistant Nurse Manager to oversee unit operations and provide leadership. The successful candidate should have at least three years of clinical experience, including supervisory roles. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance, and providing direction to staff. This role requires current RN licensure in Virginia, strong leadership skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience, with one year in a supervisory role.
• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs, standing for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide unit leadership and management.
• Oversee planning, organizing, and evaluation of patient care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and financial stewardship.

Skills

Clinical experience

Leadership skills

Patient care management

Effective communication

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Overview

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

Experience

• Required: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience with at least one (1) year in a lead, charge or supervisory nursing role
• Preferred: Experience in an academic medical center environment
• Preferred: 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
• 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.

EEO

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.