Nurse Clinician - Comprehensive Liver Care Unit - Intermediate Care

Overview Join our innovative 24-bed Intermediate and Acute Care unit specializing in Liver Transplant and Transplant Hepatology patients with complex care needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse Clinician to provide advanced clinical expertise, lead quality initiatives, and support professional development within a highly specialized and collaborative environment. Why Join Our Team? Brand-new 24-bed unit with Intermediate and Acute Care beds Specialized focus on Liver Transplant and Transplant Hepatology populations Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 and 1:4 based on patient acuity 24/7 in-house provider coverage for continuous clinical support Position Highlights Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for complex patients Serve as a clinical leader, educator, and mentor for nursing staff Lead program development, implementation, and quality improvement initiatives Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote exceptional patient outcomes Support evidence-based practice, staff development, and resource management Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment Current RN Licensure in Virginia AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Experience REQUIRED 5 years nursing experience required Minimum of one year experience in the position's specialty patient population or practice setting Experience PREFERRED Experience in staff education and professional development (orientation, preceptorship, in-services education, etc.) Academic health care experience Education/training REQUIRED Bachelor'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. Education/training PREFERRED Master'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. Independent action(s) required Has full authority and accountability for direction and leadership of program planning, guideline development, setting of practice standards within the confines of organizations/divisions/units mission, goals and objectives. Manages human, fiscal and other resources to ensure quality programs/processes/services with measurable positive outcomes. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable) Negotiable with immediate supervisor in collaboration with the Nurse Manager. Additional position requirements Will generally work day shift, but may require flexibility for special projects or to meet organization and staff needs. Age Specific groups served As appropriate based on unit assignment. Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate) Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, 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 EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems