Assistant Patient Care Director, Outpatient Surgery

Purpose & Scope:

The Assistant Patient Care Director is responsible for the direction of the nursing unit(s) in coordination with the Patient Care Director, aligning with the goals of that unit and the philosophy of the Division of Patient Care Services. The responsibilities include unit administration, direct nursing care, and coordination 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 are expected of assistant patient care directors.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing required.

One year of experience in nursing / patient care required.

One year of demonstrated leadership ability required.

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.

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

Per policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.