Patient Care Director, 3A/Cardiac IMCU

VHC Health • Arlington, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This professional RN is responsible for the 24-hour management of the department. Develops patient care services goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures; organizes the department in accordance with the hospital's mission and vision statements in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines. Evaluates proposed procedural changes as they relate to patient care, directs / supervises the implementation, and ensures compliance with Standards of Nursing Practice that promote optimum health care delivery.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions
• Compact State Licensure in Nursing
• BLS Certification
• Bachelor's degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
• Three years of experience in area of clinical specialty

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in nursing, business administration, or healthcare administration
• Three years of Nursing Leadership

Responsibilities

• 24-hour management of the department
• Develops patient care services goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures
• Organizes the department in accordance with the hospital's mission and vision statements
• Provides specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines
• Evaluates proposed procedural changes as they relate to patient care
• Directs / supervises the implementation of procedural changes
• Ensures compliance with Standards of Nursing Practice that promote optimum health care delivery

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager