Assistant Clinical Manager, RN

VCU Health

. Provide unit leadership and management under the guidance and direction of the Nurse Manager .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeWarsaw • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 - $64 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in nursing management, overseeing unit operations, regulatory compliance, and patient care evaluation. Holds current RN licensure in Virginia and AHA BLS Certification, with extensive clinical experience and a focus on strategic planning and team development.

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Current RN Licensure In VirginiaAHA BLS CertificationClinical ExperienceLeadership In NursingRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Patient Care EvaluationRisk ManagementFinancial StewardshipPerformance EvaluationsStrategic PlanningProgram DevelopmentHuman Resources ManagementUnit Operations ManagementClinical ExperienceSupervisory Nursing Role

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingClear SpeakingLogical ThinkingStrong RecallEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

AHA BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Nursing ManagementRegulatory CompliancePatient CareUnit OperationsClinical Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide unit leadership and management under the guidance and direction of the Nurse Manager
Manage human resources, day-to-day unit operations, regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial stewardship
Oversee planning, organizing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluation of patient care
Contribute to unit strategic planning and program development
Monitor and evaluate overall patient care
Maintain 24-hour responsibility for the unit
Independently handle daily unit operations and lead assigned nursing staff
Provide input into team member grievances, terminations, annual unit goals, and budget
Complete performance evaluations with final review by the Nurse Manager
Maintain frequent visibility on all shifts, including weekends, to enhance communication and monitor performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible
Current RN licensure in Virginia for continued employment
AHA BLS Certification or equivalent
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience
At least one (1) year in a lead, charge or supervisory nursing role
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
Frequent visibility on all shifts, including weekends
Ability to lift 50–100 lbs.
Prolonged standing, frequent bending, walking, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion
Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speaking, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking
Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment; handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, and frequent change