Nursing Director (RN) Cardiovascular Services Cath Lab

Director of Cardiovascular Services

Job Summary

The Director of Cardiovascular Services provides strategic operational and clinical leadership for the Cardiovascular Service Line including cardiac catheterization interventional cardiology vascular services and associated inpatient and outpatient programs. This role is accountable for driving high-quality patient-centered and cost-effective cardiovascular care across the continuum while ensuring regulatory compliance financial performance and staff engagement.

The Director partners closely with physicians advanced practice providers nursing leadership and hospital executives to design and implement innovative programs improve outcomes and elevate the overall patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as the accountable leader for all aspects of the Cardiovascular Service Line.
• Develop implement and monitor a comprehensive strategic plan across ambulatory acute post-acute and community-based care.
• Lead service line growth initiatives program development and innovation to improve quality and operational efficiency.

Clinical Quality & Patient Outcomes

• Drive continuous improvement in clinical outcomes patient satisfaction and cost of care.
• Partner with quality and safety leadership to ensure compliance with accreditation regulatory and patient safety standards.
• Advance high-reliability practices and evidence-based cardiovascular care delivery.

Operations & Financial Performance

• Ensure effective operational oversight of cardiovascular services including cardiac catheterization and vascular programs.
• Maintain accountability for service line financial performance budgeting and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with facility and system leadership to align service line goals with organizational priorities.

Physician & Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Partner with cardiologists vascular surgeons anesthesia providers and advanced practice providers to enhance care coordination and service delivery.
• Foster strong physician relationships and support multidisciplinary teamwork.

Talent Management & Staff Development

• Recruit mentor and develop nursing and perioperative staff within cardiovascular services.
• Promote staff engagement retention and professional growth.
• Oversee ongoing staff education competency validation and adherence to clinical and patient safety standards.

Other Responsibilities

• Demonstrate organizational values through inspirational leadership and a commitment to patient-centered outcomes.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia or eligibility for licensure.
• 5 7 years of progressive leadership experience within Cardiovascular Services.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate effectively with physicians and anesthesia providers.
• BLS and ACLS certification (required or obtainable within a defined timeframe).
• Authorization to work without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cardiovascular service line strategic planning.
• Demonstrated understanding of unit-level or service line financial performance.
• Proven success in recruiting retaining and engaging clinical teams.
• Experience driving measurable improvements in outcomes cost of care and patient satisfaction.