Assistant Patient Care Director, 6A/Medical Stroke

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. Responsibilities include 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.

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.

Benefits

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support employees and their families

Pay

The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Candidate’s qualifications
• Relevant training and experience
• Skill level
• Shift differentials (where applicable)
• Internal equity
• Current market conditions

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes.