Assistant Patient Care Director
VHC Health
Assistant Patient Care Director
VHC Health
Not-for-profit health system with teaching hospital
Purpose & Scope:
The Assistant Patient Care Director is responsible for direction of the nursing unit (s) in coordination with the patient care director in concert with the goals of that unit according to the philosophy of the Division of Patient Care Services. The responsibility includes unit administration, direct nursing care and coordinating activities with ancillary departments. The assistant patient care director reports to the patient care director. An advanced competency level, knowledge of the nursing process, and consistently meeting or exceeding all criteria of the staff nurse performance appraisal tool is expected of assistant patient care directors.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing required.
Experience:
One year of experience in nursing / patient care required.
One year of demonstrated leadership ability required.
Certification/Licensure:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or Compact State Licensure in Nursing is required.
Certification in Area of Clinical Specialty is preferred.
BLS Certification is required.
Other Qualifications
Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.
ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACU
PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED
NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery
De-escalation training: BHU, ED
Per policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.
Compensation: 49.68 to 80.48 (USD)
Not-for-profit health system with teaching hospital
VHC Health is a not-for-profit health system serving the DC area, anchored by a 453-bed teaching hospital, with primary and specialty care and a Level II Trauma Center and Level III NICU across a growing network. It delivers care through its hospital and clinics using advanced technology and patient-centered practices, supported by teams of specialists and teaching clinicians. It differentiates itself with a teaching-hospital model, Magnet-designated nursing excellence, nonprofit status, awards, and strong community partnerships focused on quality, safety, and patient experience. Its goal is to improve health outcomes and well-being for the communities it serves by providing high-quality, safe, and accessible care.
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