Our 10,000-square-foot Pediatric Emergency Department is designed to take care of the youngest patients through teenagers. We are the only designated Level I pediatric trauma center in the region (the first in Virginia). We have 12 large exam rooms, with recliners for families. Four fast-track rooms, where we can treat and release children with conditions such as ear infections, colds and rashes. Our Child life specialists know that emergencies can be stressful for your child (and you). At every stage of care, our child life team is available to talk with your child and explain what is happening to them in the most appropriate ways for their age and condition. The team has master’s level training in how to make this less stressful for your child. In addition to emergency physicians, we have a comprehensive team of nurse practitioners, award-winning nurses, social workers and others to provide a continuum of care, as up to 40 percent of pediatric emergency patients are admitted to the hospital.
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 HireCurrent RN licensure in Virginia or eligible
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued EmploymentCurrent RN Licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification or equivalent
Experience REQUIRED5 years of relevant clinical experience with 2 of those years of progressive leadership and/or supervisory/management experience
Experience PREFERREDExperience in academic medical center environment
Education/training REQUIREDBachelor’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.
If the Master’s degree is not in nursing then it is required to have a BSN from an accredited school.

• unless grandfathered under previous requirements

Education/training PREFERREDMaster'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) RequiredAll day-to-day operations of the unit are handled independently.
Advice and guidance are sought from the Director on an as needed situational basis and when there is a major impact on: activity outside the unit.
Actions that are taken without prior approval include daily operational functions and leadership, of staff.
With Guidance of Supervisor; advice and guidance are sought for termination of employees, handling employee grievances, review of annual unit goals and budget, approval on unit guidelines and procedures and review of staff annual performance evaluations.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable)All employees of the nursing unit report to this position and with responsibility of 50 or more FTEs; however, supervisory responsibilities may be delegated as appropriate.
Additional Position RequirementsRequires 24/7 visibility to enhance staff communication and monitor staff effectiveness.
Age Specific groups served: N/A
Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate)Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
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
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