VCU Health·Richmond, Virginia
The Nurse Clinician demonstrates a high level of expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating complex patients and their responses to health problems, while assisting the healthcare team in illness prevention and wellness maintenance. This role also involves providing direction, education, and leadership for program development, implementation, and evaluation within the area of responsibility.
Join us as we launch Acute Care Pediatrics 11, a brand-new 24-bed pediatric unit opening in November 2026! This state-of-the-art unit will care for surgical patients across trauma, burn, and general surgery, with telemetry monitoring in both general care and step-down settings. The unit will also feature accredited epilepsy monitoring services, delivering advanced seizure management through continuous video and EEG monitoring.
Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of pediatric care from day one—where your skills, compassion, and expertise will make a real impact on children and families.
The Nurse Clinician demonstrates a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the complex patients and their responses to actual or potential health problems. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. The Nurse Clinician provides direction, education, leadership and accountability for program development, implementation and evaluation in area of responsibility. This role includes professional development and empowerment of staff as well as management of resources to promote desired outcomes with attention to quality, efficiency and cost.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
Current RN Licensure in Virginia AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
5 years nursing experience required Minimum of one year experience in the position's specialty patient population or practice setting
Experience in staff education and professional development (orientation, preceptorship, in-services education, etc.) Academic health care experience
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.
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
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.
Negotiable with immediate supervisor in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
Will generally work day shift, but may require flexibility for special projects or to meet organization and staff needs.
As appropriate based on unit assignment.
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.