Director of Cardiovascular Services
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Posted on:
08-11-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Cardiovascular Services
Role Overview: Strategic Leadership for High-Acuity Cardiac Programs
Join the leadership team at a major acute care hospital as the Director of Cardiovascular Services. This is a pivotal full-time leadership position responsible for directing the comprehensive nursing clinical and administrative operations across the entire Cardiovascular Service Line including CV-ICU Heart Failure and Medical/Surgical units.
This role is centered on program expansion and innovation specifically spearheading the clinical nursing readiness and operations for critical high-acuity services including upcoming Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) programs. The Director serves as a key strategic partner to surgical and specialty physician leadership to drive service line growth and ensure clinical excellence.
Industry: Healthcare / Health Services
Location: Tyler Texas United States (On-site)
Shift: Day Shift Full-Time
Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available.
Strategic Accountabilities & Operational Management
I. Program Leadership & Service Line Growth
Drive Strategic Expansion: Lead the planning training and operational execution for the launch of new complex services including the VAD and ECMO programs ensuring all clinical standards and competencies are established.
Physician Partnership: Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with physician leaders (Cardiothoracic Surgery Cardiology Heart Failure specialists) to optimize patient flow standardize care protocols and advance clinical outcomes.
Administrative Oversight: Maintain 24-hour accountability for the overall administrative financial and clinical activities of all assigned Cardiovascular departments.
II. Quality Performance and Staff Development
Quality Outcomes: Serve as the chief driver for monitoring and evaluating quality metrics patient satisfaction and employee engagement results; implement targeted evidence-based strategies for continuous performance improvement.
Financial Stewardship: Collaborate with executive finance to manage operational budgets ensuring efficient resource utilization and alignment with facility financial goals.
Leadership Development: Provide decisive leadership mentorship and professional development for unit managers and staff fostering a highly engaged accountable and clinically excellent nursing team.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all units operate in strict compliance with state federal and organizational nursing standards and policies.
Qualifications & Non-Negotiable Requirements
Required Job Requirements
Education: Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing is required.
Advanced Degree: Masters Degree in Nursing or currently enrolled and committed to completion within 2 years.
Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing.
Leadership Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience of which a minimum of two (2) years must have been in a management capacity (e.g. Nurse Manager or Director).
Clinical Acuity (Essential): Direct demonstrated clinical or leadership experience with high-acuity cardiac devices and programs:
LVAD/VAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device / Ventricular Assist Device)
ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
Preferred Additional Skills
Current Certification in a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration (e.g. CCRN NE-BC).
Experience in a large acute care system or academic medical center environment.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
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