Assistant Patient Care Director, General Surgical/ Trauma
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.
About the Role
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.
Qualifications
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.
Skills
Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have one year to complete the specialty requirements below.
American Heart Association ACLS, PALS, or BLS certification is required.
Benefits
At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, 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.
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. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
Schedule
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. 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.