VCU Health
Robotics Program Manager (RN) - Main Operating Room (OR)
VCU Health, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
The Program Manager Robotics provides strategic and operational expertise for the hospital’s robotic surgical program. This position ensures safe, efficient and financially sustainable growth of robotic surgery across the enterprise in multiple specialties. Key metrics include optimizing utilization, supporting robotic surgeon onboarding and training of operating room staff in the use of the DaVinci Robots. The role serves as the liaison between surgeons, OR leadership, perioperative services, vendors and administration to ensure alignment of clinical excellence, operational efficiency, patient and staff engagement.
Essential Job Statements
Program Oversight and Development:
Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the DaVinci robotics program. Establish goals for utilization, efficiency and quality outcomes in collaboration with surgical leadership.
Staff Support:
Coordinate staff onboarding and training for robotic surgery to enable 24/7 access to the robot for all specialties. Provide ongoing education and competency support in partnership with the perioperative education department for all RNs and STs at each VCU location.
Operational Efficiency:
Monitor case scheduling, block utilization and turnover times.
Financial Stewardship:
Track instrument usage, disposable spend and identify recognized savings opportunities. Partner with supply chain and vendors to manage inventory.
Data, Quality and Reporting:
Maintain dashboards on utilization, surgeon volumes and clinical outcomes. Report program metrics to hospital leadership.
Strategic Growth:
Identify new specialties and work with providers to ensure education and robotic surgery adoption. Support community outreach and marketing to differentiate the program competitively.
Vendor and Technology Management:
Serve as the primary contact for Intuitive Surgical. Evaluate new robotic technologies and support integration into practice once onboarded with surgeons and staff.
Patient Population Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. 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 interpret 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. Neonates (0‑4 weeks), Infant (1‑12 months), Pediatrics (1‑12 years), Adolescents (13‑17 years), Adults (18‑64 years), Geriatrics (65 years and older).
Employment Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Preferred Education: Master’s degree in nursing.
Licensing / Certification
Licensure/Certification Required: Registered Nurse.
Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A.
Minimum Qualifications
Years and Type of Required Experience: 3 years progressive experience in robotic surgery, through multiple specialty product lines.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Experience in an academic health center environment.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: N/A.
Working Conditions May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, human blood and other potentially infectious materials. May have periods of constant interruptions. Requires travel to off‑site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0‑50 lbs.)
Lifting/Carrying (50‑100 lbs.)
Lifting/Carrying (100+ lbs.)
Push/Pull (0‑50 lbs.)
Push/Pull (50‑100 lbs.)
Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending. Crawling, Climbing.
Sitting, Walking, Standing.
Additional Physical Requirements / Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder
Reach above shoulder
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity – far, Acuity – near
Depth perception, use of latex gloves, exposure to moving mechanical parts, exposure to x‑ray/electromagnetic energy, exposure to high‑pitched noises.
Mental/Sensory – Emotional
Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking.
Fast‑paced environment, steady pace, able to handle multiple priorities, noisy environment, able to adapt to frequent change.
Rotating.
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Essential Job Statements
Program Oversight and Development:
Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the DaVinci robotics program. Establish goals for utilization, efficiency and quality outcomes in collaboration with surgical leadership.
Staff Support:
Coordinate staff onboarding and training for robotic surgery to enable 24/7 access to the robot for all specialties. Provide ongoing education and competency support in partnership with the perioperative education department for all RNs and STs at each VCU location.
Operational Efficiency:
Monitor case scheduling, block utilization and turnover times.
Financial Stewardship:
Track instrument usage, disposable spend and identify recognized savings opportunities. Partner with supply chain and vendors to manage inventory.
Data, Quality and Reporting:
Maintain dashboards on utilization, surgeon volumes and clinical outcomes. Report program metrics to hospital leadership.
Strategic Growth:
Identify new specialties and work with providers to ensure education and robotic surgery adoption. Support community outreach and marketing to differentiate the program competitively.
Vendor and Technology Management:
Serve as the primary contact for Intuitive Surgical. Evaluate new robotic technologies and support integration into practice once onboarded with surgeons and staff.
Patient Population Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. 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 interpret 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. Neonates (0‑4 weeks), Infant (1‑12 months), Pediatrics (1‑12 years), Adolescents (13‑17 years), Adults (18‑64 years), Geriatrics (65 years and older).
Employment Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Preferred Education: Master’s degree in nursing.
Licensing / Certification
Licensure/Certification Required: Registered Nurse.
Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A.
Minimum Qualifications
Years and Type of Required Experience: 3 years progressive experience in robotic surgery, through multiple specialty product lines.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Experience in an academic health center environment.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: N/A.
Working Conditions May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, human blood and other potentially infectious materials. May have periods of constant interruptions. Requires travel to off‑site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0‑50 lbs.)
Lifting/Carrying (50‑100 lbs.)
Lifting/Carrying (100+ lbs.)
Push/Pull (0‑50 lbs.)
Push/Pull (50‑100 lbs.)
Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending. Crawling, Climbing.
Sitting, Walking, Standing.
Additional Physical Requirements / Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder
Reach above shoulder
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity – far, Acuity – near
Depth perception, use of latex gloves, exposure to moving mechanical parts, exposure to x‑ray/electromagnetic energy, exposure to high‑pitched noises.
Mental/Sensory – Emotional
Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking.
Fast‑paced environment, steady pace, able to handle multiple priorities, noisy environment, able to adapt to frequent change.
Rotating.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60‑1.4.
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