Director, Heart & Vascular Institute

This position provides leadership to the Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI) Procedure Center and outpatient services including cardiac catheterization vascular surgery vascular interventional radiology electrophysiology lab neurovascular lab patient prep/recovery area and all outpatient offerings. The Director leads patient-centered high-quality care and oversees day-to-day operations in alignment with Carle mission and values. Partnering with physician and APP leaders the Director fosters a mindset of continuous improvement and grows the teams ability to meet patient needs.

• Assist with inventory management product utilization analysis and control contract management and management of vendor communication and process.
• Remains abreast of industry trends and identifies new opportunities for continued service line evolvement.
• Assumes responsibility for personnel related duties that include interviewing disciplinary actions payroll reporting scheduling paid leave and enforcing required rules and regulations.
• Monitors employee performance
• ensures timely communications for the purpose of goal setting performance evaluations wages increases and continued personnel actions.
• Develops budget recommendations and monitors budget activities
• Ensures smooth operation of all departmental functions according to approved policies and in accordance with all state and federal law standards of professional practice and applicable accreditation standards.
• Functions as a role model in nursing demonstrating competency in clinical judgment select technical skills and appropriate knowledge base.
• Ensures appropriate orientation education credentialing and continuing professional development of personnel.
• Provides clinical direction to staff and evaluates the level of care provided by the unit nursing staff.
• Maintains an environment of professionalism. Manages operations of department
• ensures standards of quality and service are provided in accordance with organizational goals and priorities.
• Plans and participates in clinical and leadership development maintains accurate records and evaluates effectiveness of activities. Utilizes leadership and management skills to assist staff in providing age-specific patient care. Utilizes succession or operation planning by development of the Partnership Council for operations management. Empowers staff to participate in decision making.
• Responsible for identifying new and/or maintaining equipment/procedures appropriate to provide high level procedural diagnostic services for all labs and recovery areas.
• Be responsible for and coordinate all cardiovascular database activities for the department and provide monthly reports to the administrative dyad.
• Responsible for managing the service line leaders on a daily basis conduct weekly meetings with these leaders and provide timely feedback regarding any issues that may arise.
• Develops business plan and operational plans
• ensure efficiency of operation fiscal control and lead technology advancement in the region.
• Develops effective relationships with physicians and administration to market a plan to promote growth of product lines.
• Provides performance reviews for staff and identifies opportunities for feedback growth and development. Develops reviews and revises department policies and procedures.
• Revises policies and procedures following instructions provided.
• Updates internal web pages as requested.
• Provides monthly operating review of key objectives strategies staffing and budget variances clinic and procedure volumes for accountable departments.
• Assumes responsibility for quality development and operational leadership of assigned product lines.
• Responsible for identifying new and/or maintaining equipment/procedures appropriate to provide high level procedural diagnostic services for all labs and recovery areas.

Certifications:

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Education:

• Bachelors Degree - Nursing and
• Masters Degree - Nursing or Related; within 5 years

Work Experience:

• Cardiac Cath and Vascular Lab Leadership (Preferred)
• Ambulatory and/or Procedural

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Plans and implements programs organizes functions of a unit maintains efficient operations.
• Self-motivated and responsible for patient care in assigned area.
• Manages fiscal data.
• Communicates (verbal and written) effectively with all members of interdisciplinary team.

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Discover the job the career the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health were committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued respected and empowered where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. Weve grown to include eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1500 doctors and advanced practice providers. Were developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine the worlds first engineering-based medical school and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center Carle Foundation Hospital Carle Health Methodist Hospital Carle Health Proctor Hospital Carle Health Pekin Hospital and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations the nations highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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