Assistant Patient Care Director, General Surgical/ Trauma
About the role
The Assistant Patient Care Director is responsible for direction of the nursing unit(s) in coordination with the Patient Care Director, aligning with the goals of the unit and 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 and is expected to demonstrate an advanced competency level, knowledge of the nursing process, and consistently meet or exceed all criteria of the staff nurse performance appraisal tool.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
Experience
- One year of experience in nursing/patient care.
- One year of demonstrated leadership ability.
Certification/Licensure
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or Compact State Licensure in Nursing.
- Certification in an area of clinical specialty is preferred.
- BLS Certification is required (note: current ACLS or PALS certification satisfies the BLS requirement).
Other Qualifications
- Registered Nurses on designated units must maintain specific certifications.
- New-to-practice or new graduate nurses have one year to complete specialty requirements for units such as ACLS (ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, etc.), PALS (PACU Pediatric, ED), NRP (NICU, Mother‑Baby, Labor and Delivery), and de‑escalation training (BHU, ED).
- Per policy, ACLS or PALS cards demonstrate competence in BLS skills according to American Heart Association Guidelines; a separate BLS certification is not required if ACLS or PALS is current.
Benefits
VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support employees and their families.