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To supervise and lead VCUHS' Specialty specific program accreditation (e.g. trauma, pediatric trauma, stroke, children's surgery, cardiac) and to ensure that standards and requirements are met across the entire continuum of care. Ensures optimal outcomes of the population served through data driven processes.
Responsible for monitoring and coordinating the services and system elements to ensure an organized multi-disciplinary team approach to quality care of the patient population served. Involvement may begin in the prehospital setting and extends through acute care and into the post-acute phase
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 AHA BLS Certification or equivalent
Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant clinical experience with two (2) of those years of progressive leadership and/or supervisory/management experience
Experience PREFERRED:
Experience in academic medical center environment and Level 1 Trauma Center
Education/training REQUIRED:
Masters Degree in Nursing or a related field from an accredited program or within one semester of completion.
If the Masters Degree is not in Nursing, then a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from an accredited program is required.
Independent action(s) required:
All day-to-day operations of the program are handled independently.
Advice and guidance are sought from the Vice President or Medical 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 staff.
With guidance of Vice President, 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 specific Program report to this position, however, supervisory responsibilities may be delegated as appropriate.
Additional position requirements:
Required frequent visibility on all shifts and weekends 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.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, 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: Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
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