Assistant Patient Care Director, Cardiac Telemetry/Medicine (Night Shift)

Purpose & Scope

The Assistant Patient Care Director is responsible for directing the nursing unit(s) in coordination with the patient care director, aligning with the Division of Patient Care Services' philosophy. Responsibilities include unit administration, direct nursing care, and coordinating activities with ancillary departments. Reports to the Patient Care Director.

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.

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.

Benefits

VHC Health offers 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. 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. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. 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. 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.