Assistant Patient Care Director, Nursing Supervisors
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.
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, 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.
Skills
No specific skills are listed, but advanced competency in the nursing process and leadership abilities are expected.
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 employees and their families. The company is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices.
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 qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and 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.
Schedule
No specific schedule is provided, but the role requires alignment with the Patient Care Services' philosophy and coordination with ancillary departments.