Assistant Patient Care Director, General Surgical/Trauma

Purpose & Scope

The Assistant Patient Care Director is responsible for direction of the nursing unit(s) in coordination with the patient care director, aligning with the philosophy of the Division of Patient Care Services. 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
• NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery

Other Qualifications

• ACLs or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines.