Assistant Patient Care Director, 3A/Cardiac IMCU (Night Shift)

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.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• 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.

Policies

• De-escalation training is required for certain positions.
• ACLs or PALS cards are required to show competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines.

Benefits

Consists of a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. Wage transparency and equitable pay practices are maintained.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Drug-Free Workplace

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.