Nursing Unit Director/Manager - Surgical Services - CNRVMC

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

We are seeking a Nursing Unit Director/Manager for Surgical Services at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (CNRVMC) in Christiansburg, VA. This position will manage day-to-day operations for the Operating Room at CNRVMC to include Central Sterile Supply, Surgical Technicians, RN, and LPNs, overseeing approximately 56 employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, relocation assistance and professional development opportunities.

If you're ready to make an exciting career change, apply today to become a part of a great Surgical Services leadership team!

Here’s your opportunity to work in a challenging and impactful environment defined by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to your personal well-being and professional development. As a vital member of our team, you’ll enjoy working where creating a safe and healthy environment is a top priority. Within a setting renowned for clinical excellence, you will be responsible for the direct nursing unit, providing day-to-day leadership that results in the overall success of your team and department. 

• Organize, manage, and control departmental functions and resources in a collaborative and participative manner for optimal performance of service.
• Demonstrate effective team-building and leadership skills. Establish day-to-day priorities and direct staff task assignments. Facilitate teams in problem-solving processes.
• Accurately administer and document treatments and medications for patients of all ages using automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
• Monitor and evaluate patient experience with services.
• Implement programs to enhance the patient experience. 
• Create a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
   

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of school of professional nursing. BSN Required at CMC due to Magnet designation. For outlying community hospitals, BSN is preferred or an ADN in conjunction with a related Masters degree.

Experience: 3-5 years supervisory experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
 

Licensure/Certifications/Registration: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. AHA BLS-HCP required. May be required to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on specific work unit. In Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, de-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months  of hire and then maintained going forward.

Licensure and/or certification in medical or management related discipline preferred.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, team leadership, priority setting and work competency skills.  Promotes a respectful, inclusive culture of service excellence. In Psychiatry and Behavioral Health must possess ability to appropriately handle/restrain patients who may be disruptive and/or physically violent. 

 

About Carilion

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An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.