RN Unit Leader & Care Operations Manager

vcuhealth; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager in Richmond, VA to lead a nursing unit under the Nurse Manager. The role drives day-to-day operations, staffing, and patient care delivery while contributing to strategic planning and program development.

Responsibilities include monitoring care quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining 24-hour accountability for the unit. The position requires Virginia RN licensure with BLS certification and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia RN licensure or eligibility.
• AHA BLS certification or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience with at least one year in a lead, charge, or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Provide unit leadership and manage day-to-day operations.
• Oversee planning, organization, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of patient care on the unit.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial stewardship.

Skills

Unit leadership

Staff supervision

Performance evaluation

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

VCU Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager in Richmond, VA to lead a nursing unit under the Nurse Manager. The role drives day-to-day operations, staffing, and patient care delivery while contributing to strategic planning and program development.

Responsibilities include monitoring care quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining 24-hour accountability for the unit. The position requires Virginia RN licensure with BLS certification and leadership experience.