Patient Care Director, Behavioral Health Unit

VHC Health; Time; On-site; NOK 1,333,000 - 1,810,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health seeks a Patient Care Director for the Behavioral Health Unit to oversee 24/7 nursing operations and drive patient care excellence. You will develop care goals, organize the department, and ensure adherence to overall mission and standards.

The role requires RN licensure, BLS, and leadership experience, with a preference for a master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration. The position emphasizes compliant, quality-focused care delivery.

Qualifications

• RN licensure with the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.
• Compact State Licensure in Nursing is required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Three years of Nursing Leadership preferred; three years in area of clinical specialty required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the 24-hour management of the Behavioral Health Unit.
• Develop patient care services goals, objectives, and standards of performance.
• Organize the department to meet legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines.
• Evaluate changes and ensure compliance with Standards of Nursing Practice.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical specialization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Job description

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Patient Care Director, Behavioral Health Unit

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

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.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an Accredited School of Nursing is required.

Master's degree in nursing, business administration, or healthcare administration is preferred.

Experience:

Three years of Nursing Leadership is PreferredThree years of experience in area of clinical specialty is required.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.Compact State Licensure in Nursing is required.BLS Certification required.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, 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 our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. 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. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s 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. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.