VCU Health·Richmond, Virginia
Provide direct, age-specific care to patients with substance use and psychiatric needs within an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, and leading unit-level activities to improve patient outcomes.
Located in Jackson Ward and the Northside, VCU Ambulatory Psychiatry/Addictions Division Clinics provide care to patients with various psychiatry, psychotherapy, substance use, and psychological needs. Our team treats patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics with sub-specialties to include mood, thought, and personality disorder/dysfunction, eating disorders, geriatrics, autism spectrum, and psychiatric oncology to name a few. Our clinical team comprised of RNs, CMAs, and MHPs consists of many skills sets and scopes of practice to enhance patient outcomes and experiences. If you enjoy working in an exciting environment, appreciate working with these populations and would like to enhance your knowledge and skill set, this is the place for you!
Monday - Friday 8 -5
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.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Experience REQUIRED: Clin I: N/A Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience Experience PREFERRED: Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice Clin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice Education/training REQUIRED: Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.
All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.
Education/training PREFERRED: Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program Clin III: Certification in specialty area Independent action(s) required: Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.
Age Specific groups served: Adults with substance use disorders Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Requires a current RN license in Virginia or a compact state and a Diploma or Associate degree in nursing. Depending on the clinical level (I, II, or III), experience ranges from none to 3 years, with a requirement to pursue a BSN if not already held.
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.