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Richmond, Virginia

Director of Nursing, Medicine

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$159k-$254k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

The Nursing Director coordinates activities and organizational initiatives that enable VCU Health System to be recognized within the healthcare community for excellence in nursing and continued recognition as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Nursing Director is responsible for implementing, communicating, monitoring and evaluating professional practices, activities and strategies.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RN licensure in Virginia Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant clinical experience with five (5) years of progressive leadership or management experience Experience PREFERRED: Experience in academic medical center environment Education/training REQUIRED: Masters Degree in Nursing or a related field. from an accredited school.

If Masters Degree is not in Nursing, then it is a requirement to have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school.

Education/training PREFERRED: Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited program Certification in specialty area Independent action(s) required: All day-to-day operations of the unit are handled independently.

Advice and guidance are sought from the Leadership Team Director on an as needed situational basis and when there is a major impact on activity outside the unit. Actions that are taken without prior approval include daily operational functions and leadership of staff.

Advice and guidance are sought for termination of employees, handling employee grievances, review of annual unit goals and budget, approval on unit guidelines and procedures and review of staff annual performance evaluations.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Has full authority and accountability for actions and decisions within the scope of the position description and hospital policies and procedures.

All employees of the nursing unit report to this position; however, supervisory responsibilities may be delegated as appropriate. Additional position requirements: Required frequent visibility on all shifts and weekends to enhance staff communication and monitor staff effectiveness.

Age Specific groups served: N/A Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Physical - Lifting less than 20 lbs.

Other: describe - exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion 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 change

Compensation Range

$158,870.00 - $254,176.00

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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Key Responsibilities

The Nursing Director coordinates organizational initiatives to maintain Magnet Hospital recognition and ensures excellence in nursing practice. They are responsible for overseeing daily unit operations, managing staff, and implementing professional strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing or a related field and possess at least ten years of clinical experience with five years in leadership. A current RN license in Virginia or a compact state is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipClinical operationsStaff managementBudgetingPerformance evaluationStrategic planningRegulatory complianceMagnet hospital standardsHealthcare administrationTeam leadership

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 60% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$207k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $204k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k≈ 2.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.