Assistant Patient Care Director, 3A/Cardiac IMCU (Night Shift)

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    "description": "<h2>Position Title</h2>Assistant Patient Care Director, 3A/Cardiac IMCU (Night Shift)\n<h2>Job Description Summary</h2>\n<p>Join our dynamic, compassionate, and patient-centered team in a growing Magnet certified health system. Our state of the art brand new 21 bed Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit (3A) opened January 2025. We are looking for motivated nurses who are looking to professionally grow with us!</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Cardiovascular IMCU specializes in adult cardiovascular population including pre and post cardiac surgery patients, post structural heart procedures, post pacemaker/ICD placement. Post pulmonary and vascular procedures include but not limited to video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), thoracotomy, fem-pop bypass; pericardial window, and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Nursing skills include competence in basic dysrhythmia, ACLS, and good critical thinking skills. Strong team work is essential in promoting a positive working environment leading to positive patient outcomes.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Located in Arlington, Virginia, VHC Health is a 548-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system and nationally recognized teaching hospital. We have proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan community for more than 75 years. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the region, VHC Health has earned recognition as a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and a 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. We also hold the prestigious Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care when it matters most.</p>\n<h2>Job Description</h2>\n<p><b>Purpose & Scope:</b></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>Education:</b></p>\n<p>Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing required.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>Experience:</b></p>\n<p>One year of experience in nursing / patient care required.</p>\n<p>One year of demonstrated leadership ability required.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>Certification/Licensure:</b></p>\n<p>Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or Compact State Licensure in Nursing is required.</p>\n<p>Certification in Area of Clinical Specialty is preferred.</p>\n<p>BLS Certification is required.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Other Qualifications</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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</p>\n<p>PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED</p>\n<p>NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery</p>\n<p>De-escalation training: BHU, ED</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<h2>Additional Job Description</h2>\n<p>Pay & Benefits: Commensurate with experience. 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