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AHMC Healthcare

Director, Acute Rehab

Monterey Park, CA · On-site

The Nurse Director ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care for the Medical/Surgical ... Three years recent RN acute care experience.High level critical thinking and analytical skills to ...

Centstone HC

Director of Facilities

Alamosa, CO · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Minimum 5 Years | Acute Care Hospital Facility Experience Required About the Role San Luis Valley Health is seeking an experienced Director of Facilities to lead Plant Operations, Environmental ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for director acute care in the United States is $52,322.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Acute Care vs Nurse Manager?

AspectDirector Acute CareNurse Manager
CredentialsBSN, MSN, RN, leadership certificationsBSN, RN, leadership or management certifications
Work EnvironmentHospital or healthcare facility, overseeing multiple departmentsSpecific unit or department, managing nursing staff
Employer & IndustryHospitals, healthcare systemsHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities
Primary FocusStrategic planning, administrative oversight, policy developmentStaff management, patient care quality, daily operations

The main difference between a Director Acute Care and a Nurse Manager lies in scope and responsibilities. The Director focuses on strategic leadership and administrative oversight across multiple departments, while the Nurse Manager handles daily operations and staff management within a specific unit. Both roles require nursing credentials and leadership skills, but the Director typically has broader organizational responsibilities.

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Assistant Patient Care Director (Acute Care)

Arlington, VA • On-site

VHC Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about VHC Healthexternal

$42.62 - $69.04/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 19 days ago

VHC Health rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Position Title
Assistant Patient Care Director (Acute Care)
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:
Associate's Degree in Nursing Required.
Experience:
One of experience in healthcare/medical - nursing/patient care 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 required.
Certificate in area of clinical specialty is preferred.
BLS certification is required.
Other Qualifications
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.
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.

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