Nursing at Henrico Doctors' Hospital

As a nurse, we know you're committed to your patients. At Henrico Doctors' Hospital, you'll collaborate with the hospital's other health care professionals and partner with the community to achieve excellence in the delivery of patient care.

And we'll help you make the most of your training and education while providing you with opportunities to continue your learning and advance your career. Our nurses have the opportunity to work in a number of challenging specialty care units, including cardiac care, surgical intensive care, cardiac surgical intensive care, progressive cardiac, progressive surgical, progressive medical, renal care and neurovascular.

We'll support your quest for new knowledge and skills through a variety of programs, including clinical internships in specialty areas such as Med/Surg, Labor and Delivery, NICU, Critical Care and OR; and tuition assistance, including scholarship and student loan programs.

Our clinical ladder program recognizes and promotes excellence through rewarding our nurses both professionally and financially. With the clinical ladder, we strive to maintain high levels of employee satisfaction, nurse education and competency, patient satisfaction, and nurse–physician camaraderie.

And of course, you'll receive great pay and flexible scheduling — so you can work around your life, not plan your life around your work. To become a part of our dynamic team, click here to look at our open positions. Click here to read more about our Nursing Values and Philosophy.

Seeking Associate CNO for Retreat Doctors'

We are currently seeking an Associate Chief Nursing Officer for our Retreat campus to assist the CNO in providing operational leadership and expertise for all nursing units and services. Learn more and apply online.

Meet Mary Helen, L&D Nurse Intern

Here's an interview with one of our latest nurse interns, Mary Helen Crowder. She has spent most of her working life in the healthcare field, and now she's making her way into the delivery room. Check out what she has to say about her variety of experiences and why she chose to pursue a career in healthcare!

What is your clinical background, and how long have you been an RN?
MH: I graduated in May '08 from nursing school. I have a clinical background prior to being a Nurse as well. I was a Recreational Therapist and worked with children with disabilities for 10 years. During this time I taught children how to ride horses. This is such a wonderful experience for children as it fosters their self-esteem &8212; and while they are having fun, they are working on gross and fine motor skills, in a hospital setting. This is definitely my passion and something I enjoy very much.

What is one of the most memorable and touching moments from your entire career in the healthcare field?
MH: Last spring we had a 12-year-old speak for the first time while he was riding one of the recreational therapy horses. There is no monetary value that can put on that. It is all intrinsic. Just like with this position, I truly enjoy what I am doing every single day. I feel blessed to be in my position. I love getting to know the patients on a level that promotes trust. That way, even though they can be in a sometimes unfamiliar, rapidly changing environment, they still have a connection with their RN.

Have you had any unique or touching experiences thus far as an RN in the L&D internship?
MH: I had a patient whose husband had just returned from Iraq. He arrived just in time to make the delivery. It took him three days to get here, and he had to get special permission to leave for her delivery. Her mother had previously passed away, and being that they are from Alaska, she did not have much family local to the area. This was a special time in their lives, and we as a unit really wanted to make it as memorable and accommodating as possible. I went out and got balloons the next day for both them and the baby. I think little things like this can really go a long way with patients. If you look at the bigger picture, we are really blessed. This patient's situation helped give me perspective — there are people putting their lives at stake every day and here we are bringing new life into the world. We are really lucky to live where we live and have the freedoms that we do. This couple was featured on the news as well, and it was a really exciting event for the department.

What attracted you to Henrico Doctors’ Hospital? How do you think we set ourselves apart from other hospitals in the area?
MH:I was a prior Henrico Doctors’ Hospital employee for six years. I worked at the Parham campus. I came back to Henrico Doctors’ because we take care of our nurses. We take care of our veterans and recognize them, as well as the new people coming in. It’s the little things like awards ceremonies, gift cards, etc. that go along way. We also have a great benefits and 401K package as well when compared to other places of employment.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
MH: At work? It would be to be in two places at once!

Thanks to Angela Roy, Healthcare Recruiter at Henrico Doctors’, for conducting this inspiring interview with Mary Helen! If you'd like, feel free to download a PDF of the entire interview.

To find out more about a career at Henrico Doctors' Hospital, feel free to email Angela or call her at (804) 289-5604. Please enjoy perusing the hospital's career pages, where you can read about all about working at one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and apply online.

HDH Receives Consumer Choice Award

The National Research Corporation announced on Sept. 29, 2008, that Henrico Doctors' Hospital has been awarded the 2008/2009 Consumer Choice Award for the Richmond metropolitan statistical area. The award is given on the basis of direct surveys of consumers in each market.

The NRC's annual Healthcare Market Guide Study, the nation's largest and most comprehensive study of consumer perceptions about the quality of their local hospitals, revealed that Henrico Doctors', in a tie with VCU Health Sysytem, is at the top of the list for the Richmond market.

Patrick Farrell, Henrico Doctors' CEO, said of the honor, "We strive in every way to provide the highest quality patient care possible. This award is evidence that the community we serve has confidence in our ability to take care of them and their families."

Henrico Doctors' Hospital has been honored by the Richmond metropolitan statistical area with the NRC Consumer Choice Award for five out of the last eight years.

Nurses Needed for New Transitional-Care Unit at Forest Campus

Henrico Doctors' Hospital has a new transitional-care unit at our Forest Campus, and we need RNs with experience in ICU, ER and cardiac care.

We're looking for highly motivated professionals to join our collaborative team of nurses who openly coach each other and share knowledge; at the same time that the TCU nurses are encouraged to take ownership of their individual nursing practice, they are all committed to the success of the unit.

With an extremely high level of support from the Nurse Manager and Nurse Director of the unit, the TCU nurses will provide aggressive clinical treatment and monitoring of patients with acute ailments, including coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, diabetes, and COPD, among others.

TCU RNs will undergo unit-specific orientation and enjoy a low three-to-one nurse-to-patient ratio with an 80/20 percent split in RN/PCT staffing. Nurses will also have virtually limitless possibilities for career growth, including unit-based continuing education, ICU skills training, clinical ladder, and opportunities to gain ACLS, CCRN, and other advanced nursing certifications.

If you're interested in joining the nursing team at our new TCU, visit the job search page and search for keyword "TCU".

Congratulations to Thomas Smith, RN, MA, CPHQ!

Thomas Smith, a registered nurse and director of performance improvement and case management at Henrico Doctors', recently became the president of the National Association for Healthcare Quality. Read more...