Location & Practice Overview

This Nurse Manager position is located in the Comprehensive Liver Care Unit at VCU Health in Richmond, Virginia. The unit operates as an intermediate care inpatient service within an academic medical center environment focused on complex liver-related conditions.

Facility Academic medical center
Department Comprehensive Liver Care Unit
Care Level Intermediate Care
Setting Inpatient hospital unit
City Richmond, Virginia

Responsibilities

  • Provide independent oversight of day-to-day unit operations so that nursing staff of sufficient number and competency deliver high-quality patient care.
  • Establish and maintain an environmental control plan and coordinate materials management for the department.
  • Monitor unit operations while maintaining clear communication and service standards for patients, families, visitors, medical staff, and colleagues.
  • Lead the nursing unit workforce, with responsibility for 50 or more FTEs, and delegate supervisory duties when appropriate.
  • Consult the Director on employee terminations, grievances, annual unit goals and budget, guidelines and procedures, and staff performance evaluations.

The position requires consistent leadership presence and availability to support staff communication and monitor unit effectiveness within a safe and supportive clinical environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must satisfy current licensure, education progression, and leadership experience standards for this intermediate care nursing management role.

Licensure & Certification
Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligibility; AHA BLS certification or equivalent required for continued employment
Education
Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Must be enrolled in a Master’s program at the time of application and complete it within 36 months of hire. Special consideration is given to baccalaureate-to-doctoral pathways that may not confer a Master’s degree.
Clinical & Leadership Experience
Five years of relevant clinical experience, including at least two years of progressive leadership or supervisory/management experience
Preferred Credentials
Experience in an academic medical center; Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field (BSN required if the Master’s is not in nursing); specialty certification
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 50–100 lbs; prolonged standing, frequent bending, walking, climbing, and reaching; potential exposure to hazardous and infectious substances

Compensation & Benefits

Salary offers are determined by relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications within the published range.

  • Annual compensation range: $105,206 – $173,597
  • Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veteran

Schedule & Work Environment

Leadership Coverage Ongoing unit visibility and staff support expected
Work Pace Fast-paced environment with frequent priority shifts
Clinical Atmosphere Active inpatient setting that requires adaptation to change
Physical Environment Regular walking, standing, and movement throughout the unit

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Staff on this unit care for patients who need intermediate-level support related to complex liver conditions inside an inpatient academic medical center.

Patient Focus Individuals with complex liver-related care needs
Acuity Intermediate care
Care Environment Inpatient unit at an academic medical center

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical foundation of the role is intermediate nursing care delivered to patients managed on a dedicated Comprehensive Liver Care Unit. Emphasis rests on coordinated support for complex liver-related conditions within the inpatient setting.

Core Domain Comprehensive liver care at the intermediate level
Care Delivery Inpatient intermediate nursing support for liver-related conditions
Operational Priority Maintaining a safe and supportive environment for specialized patient needs

Role Highlights

This Nurse Manager role differs from a general inpatient management position through its combination of specialized clinical focus and substantial team accountability inside an academic medical center.

  • Leadership of a specialized Comprehensive Liver Care Unit at the intermediate care level
  • Responsibility for staffing, unit operations, and overall team performance of a large nursing workforce
  • Practice setting within an academic medical center that integrates patient care, education, and clinical collaboration
  • Opportunity to shape quality, operations, and professional development on a complex inpatient service

About VCU Health

VCU Health is the clinical enterprise of Virginia Commonwealth University and functions as an academic medical center based in Richmond, Virginia. It encompasses VCU Medical Center and related facilities that provide tertiary and quaternary care while supporting medical education and research.

Type Academic medical center
Location Richmond, Virginia
Affiliation Virginia Commonwealth University
Scope Tertiary care, education, and research

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of unit will the Nurse Manager oversee?
The position leads the Comprehensive Liver Care Unit, an intermediate care inpatient service dedicated to patients with complex liver-related conditions.
What leadership experience is required?
Candidates need five years of relevant clinical experience that includes at least two years of progressive leadership or supervisory/management responsibility.
Is a BSN required, and what are the Master’s degree expectations?
A Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required. Applicants must already be enrolled in a Master’s program at the time of application and finish it within 36 months of hire. Pathways that move directly from baccalaureate to doctoral study receive special consideration.
Does this role include direct bedside patient care?
The primary emphasis is unit leadership, staffing, environmental control, materials management, and operational oversight rather than routine bedside care delivery.
What is the clinical environment like?
It is an active inpatient intermediate care setting inside an academic medical center, with a fast pace and the need to adapt to changing priorities while supporting specialized liver care.
Is academic medical center experience preferred?
Yes. Prior experience in an academic medical center is preferred, along with a Master’s degree and specialty certification.

Nurse Manager (RN) - Comprehensive Liver Care Unit - Intermediate Care in Richmond, VA

VCU Health is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead its Comprehensive Liver Care Unit in Richmond, Virginia. This intermediate care inpatient service operates inside an academic medical center and focuses on patients with complex liver-related conditions. The manager provides independent oversight of daily operations, staffing, environmental control, and materials management while maintaining consistent leadership presence to support staff communication and unit effectiveness. Responsibility extends to a nursing workforce of 50 or more FTEs. Candidates must hold or be eligible for Virginia RN licensure, possess a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, and be enrolled in a Master’s program that will be completed within 36 months of hire. Five years of relevant clinical experience, including two years of progressive leadership, are required. Academic medical center background, a completed Master’s degree, and specialty certification are preferred. Annual compensation falls between $105,206 and $173,597, adjusted for experience and credentials. The role offers the chance to guide quality, operations, and team development on a specialized inpatient service that combines patient care with the educational mission of an academic medical center.

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