Director of Cardiovascular Services

Director of Cardiovascular Services

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant acute care nursing experience, preferably in Cardiology required
• 3-5 years of experience in a leadership role required
• Strong knowledge of cardiology practices, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Leadership skills with a focus on team building, collaboration, and staff development
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with physicians, patients, and healthcare teams
• Proficiency in financial management, including budgeting and cost control
• Ability to implement and oversee quality improvement initiatives
• RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation required

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and recommends improvements to the Scope of Care, Standards of Care, and Standards of Practice annually, ensuring alignment with budgetary and organizational objectives.
• Provides clinical leadership and direction for staffing within Cardiology Services, ensuring accountability for departmental operations and adherence to organizational goals.
• Integrates innovative practices to improve patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes, developing and implementing new or enhanced services.
• Assesses and adjusts staffing and resources based on patient acuity, technology needs, and resource availability.
• Monitors collaborative care systems using clinical data and quality improvement metrics.
• Establishes communication with ancillary staff and discharge planners to support patient care, providing training and resources to enhance staff expertise.
• Organizes and staffs Cardiology Services to meet the scope of services, ensuring qualified personnel are available for quality care delivery.
• Evaluates staff competencies, serves as a clinical role model, and participates in performance evaluation and development.
• Reviews monthly financial performance, analyzing variances and collaborating with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure budget compliance for assigned departments.
• Assists in policy and procedure development for Cardiology Services, integrating standards of care into unit operations and care pathways.
• Collaborates with hospital leadership to plan and monitor departmental activities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• RCIS – Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist preferred
• CVN – Cardiac Vascular Nurse preferred