The focus of the position:
VCU Health at Home ā Inpatient nurse Manager oversees the 24/7 Hospital at Home āvirtual unitā - which includes hiring, training, managing multi-disciplinary team members, creating and implementing business strategies, and implementing nursing practice tools and digital health resources to support a care delivery system that produces quality care including decanting VCUMC low acuity patients to create high acuity capacity as well as readmission avoidance. The role collaborates closely with Nursing Director to align clinical operations with organizational goals, optimize operations and workflows, drive quality and safety initiatives, and enhance both patient experience and team member engagement to achieve high-performance programs delivering quality outcomes in this specialized patient population. The nurse Manager oversees all daily operations, staffing, technology, and regulatory compliance across assigned inpatient programs and serves as a primary liaison and information resource for the service unit while overseeing the provision of therapeutic care in a holistic and evidence-based environment which consistently supports VCU Health System's mission and strategic plans.
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The Manager VCU Health at Home provides oversight and management to inpatient and/or outpatient programs within the Continuum Integration Center (CIC), including hiring, training, daily operations, staffing, technology, and regulatory compliance to support highāquality care, readmission avoidance, ED decompression, and hospital throughput. The role partners closely with department leadership to align operations with organizational goals, optimize workflows, and drive quality, safety, patient experience, and team engagement. This leader serves as the primary liaison for assigned programs and ensures holistic, evidenceābased care consistent with VCU Healthās mission.
Essential Job Statements
Leadership -Ā FunctionsĀ as the primary clinical administrative leader forĀ assigned CIC units or programsĀ servingĀ as a shared service supporting all VCUHS hospitalsĀ (includingĀ CHoR),Ā andĀ functions as a key CIC leadership team member to accomplish goals and objectives of theĀ CICĀ and the organization, upholding quality management, patient care, and departmental standards; assists in developing policies, procedures, and standards that reflect evidenceābased practice.Ā
ManagementĀ āĀ LeadsĀ team(s)Ā with superior interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to effectively create relationships to support a healing environment with patients, families, staff,Ā providers, and administrative personnel including senior management in both written and verbal communication; continually demonstrates and supports a Professional Practice model that allows nurses to work in collaboration with interdisciplinary partners to achieve high quality patient outcomes.Ā
Human ResourcesĀ āĀ HoldsĀ responsibilityĀ forĀ the recruitment and retention of qualified staff and to ensure appropriate orientation, education, and continuing professional development of personnel through mutualĀ goal setting and performance evaluation;Ā coaches and counsels to correct identified performance deficiencies.Ā
Operations - Responsible for the coordination, organization and delegation of operational aspects of the CICās practices/programs to ensure effective, efficient delivery of services;Ā provides oversight and supervision to the overall practice environment assisting all other disciplines and directing clinical/administrative activityĀ andĀ serves as part of nursing on-call coverage.Ā
Budget andĀ FinanceĀ -Ā Responsible for budgetary oversight, and along with staff involvement, accountable to the organization for maintaining aĀ cost-effectiveĀ unit/program; monitors utilization of equipment and supplies and prioritizes budget requests to ensure safeĀ patientĀ care and optimal utilization of resources.Ā
Performance ImprovementĀ āĀ Leads and participatesĀ inĀ performance improvement activities to improve quality of nursing care, promote patient outcomes and provide a cost-effective environment for patient care; works closely with staff and peers to identify opportunities to improveĀ patientĀ careĀ and resolves patient care issues as identified.Ā
CareĀ Experience -Ā Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues, and serves as the departmental role model in all aspects of patient andĀ home/post-acute/continuum/digitalĀ care; demonstrates and promotes a high regard for the dignity, respect and safety of all patients, family members,Ā providersĀ and personnel.Ā
Change Management - Orchestrates complex change and acknowledges the psychological transition on self and others; involves stakeholders and experts in planning, designing and redesigning change and uses appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; supports staff during times of difficult transitions.Ā
Innovation - Collaborates with Associate Director inĀ developingĀ and implementing new and/or innovative operational services that meet the evolving needs of the health system and its patients; aids in developmentĀ ofĀ materialsĀ to provide educationĀ and marketing toĀ enhanceĀ referrals as well asĀ clinician/patient/providerĀ awareness.Ā
Technology Advancement - Actively monitors emerging digital health trends, new technologies, and market developments with a focus on identifying, evaluating, and implementing emerging tools as applicable to improveĀ patientĀ care and operational efficiency; leverages comprehensive suite of Epic EMR tools designed to streamline documentation, integrate digital health roles, and enhance clinical workflows including AI-driven features.Ā
Miscellaneous -Ā Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projectsĀ toĀ support the mission of VCUHS and department.Ā Provides assistance toĀ team members. Accepts alternate assignments as required.āÆĀ
Patient Population: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.Ā Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.Ā Infant (1-12 months), Pediatrics (1-12 years), Adolescents (13-17 years), Adults (18-64 years), Geriatrics (65 years and older)Ā
Employment QualificationsĀ
YearsĀ and TypeĀ ofĀ RequiredĀ Experience: Five (5)Ā years of relevant clinical experience withĀ two (2)Ā of those yearsĀ ofĀ progressive leadership and/or supervisory/management experienceĀ
Years and Type ofĀ PreferredĀ Experience: Eight (8)Ā years of relevant clinical experience withĀ five (5)Ā of those years of progressive leadership and/or supervisory/management experienceĀ in home care,Ā preferred. Experience in operations of Remote Patient MonitoringĀ providingĀ post-acute care orĀ caring forĀ chronic conditions in the home setting,Ā preferred. Experience inĀ home care,Ā post-acute care,Ā academic medical center,Ā and/or health insurance authorization,Ā preferredĀ
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Ā Interpersonal & Communication: Mentorship, conflict resolution, active listening, and building collaborative relationships across disciplines.Ā Strategic & Operational: Change management, critical thinking, resource management, project planning, and systems thinking.Ā Emotional Intelligence (EI): Self-awareness, empathy, and maintaining professional composure under stress.Ā Technical & Professional: Proficiency in healthcare technology, clinical decision-making, and regulatory compliance.Ā Adaptability: Acting with flexibility to manage rapidly changing health care environments.Ā Financial Acumen: Managing unit budgets, staffing ratios, and optimizing resources.Ā Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): Applying research to improve clinical quality and safety.Ā Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Willingness to learn new tools and adapt to rapidly changing technology.Ā
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:Ā Digital Literacy and Platforms: Mastery of telehealth platforms, RPM platforms, mobile health apps, and collaboration tools like Microsoft 365, Teams, etc.Ā Project Implementation: Experience in implementing new digital technologies in clinical settings.Ā Process Optimization: Experience streamlining digital health workflows and increasing clinical efficiency.Ā
Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.Ā General office environment.Ā Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.Ā May have periods of constant interruptions.Ā
Prolonged periods of working alone.Ā Ā
Physical RequirementsĀ
Physical Demands: Lifting/ CarryingĀ (0-50 lbs.), Push/ PullĀ (0-50 lbs.), Push/ PullĀ (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Bending
Work Positition: Sitting, Walking, StandingĀ
Additional Physical Requirements/ HazardsĀ Ā
Physical Requirements: N/A
Hazards: Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsĀ
Mental/Sensory āāÆEmotional
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 ChangeĀ
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Compensation Range
$92,290.00 - $152,277.00Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
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