Job Description
Purpose & Scope:The assistant patient care director is responsible for direction of the nursing unit (s) in coordination with the patient care director in concert with the goals of that unit according to the philosophy of the Division of Patient care Services. The responsibility includes unit administration, direct nursing care and coordinating activities with ancillary departments. The assistant patient care director reports to the patient care director. 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:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience:
One year of healthcare/medical - nursing/patient care experience is required.
Demonstrated leadership ability is required.
Certification/Licensure:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or compact state licensure in nursing is required.
Compact State Licensure in Nursing
Certification in area of clinical specialty is preferred.