Medical Surgical

Acute Care Surgical Services

Acute Care Surgical Services is a nationally recognized AACN Silver Beacon 28 bed inpatient unit and Center of Bariatric Excellence providing care for Surgical Oncology Plastic Surgery Microsurgery Bariatric Surgery Colo-Rectal Surgery and Urology patients. This diverse unit includes general and progressive level of care beds and provides the highest quality care for a broad spectrum of surgical diseases including the most critically ill and injured patients. VCU Medical Center is the only Level I Trauma Center in the region verified by the State of Virginia and the American College of Surgeons for Adult Pediatric and Burn trauma. We believe in teamwork and value every team members personal and professional growth through clinical ladder advancements certification and education. Apply for a diverse surgical specialty experience where your professional growth and development is priority!

The Clinical Nurse I job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury maintenance of wellness and provision of comfort. This job provides direction education and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated multidisciplinary plan of care. This job also safely administers prescribed medications identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury maintenance of wellness and provision of comfort. This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families. This job provides direction education and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury maintenance of wellness and provision of comfort. This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job provides direction education and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. This job delivers and accurately documents direct age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.