Director of Cardiovascular Services

Director of Cardiovascular Services

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Role Overview: Strategic Leadership for High-Acuity Cardiac Programs

Join the leadership team at a major acute care hospital as theDirector of Cardiovascular Services. This is a pivotal, full-time leadership position responsible for directing thecomprehensive nursing, clinical, and administrative operationsacross the entire Cardiovascular Service Line, includingCV-ICU, Heart Failure, and Medical/Surgicalunits.

This role is centered onprogram expansion and innovation, specifically spearheading the clinical nursing readiness and operations for critical, high-acuity services, including upcomingVentricular Assist Device (VAD)andExtracorporeal 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.

• Drive Strategic Expansion:Lead the planning, training, and operational execution for the launch of new, complex services, including theVAD and ECMO programs, ensuring all clinical standards and competencies are established.
• Physician Partnership:Establish and maintainstrong, collaborative relationshipswith 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.

• 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.

• Education:Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing isrequired.
• Advanced Degree:Master’s Degree in Nursing or currently enrolled and committed to completionwithin 2 years.
• Licensure:Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing.
• Leadership Experience:Minimum offive (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 withhigh-acuity cardiac devices and programs:
• LVAD/VAD
(Left Ventricular Assist Device / Ventricular Assist Device)
• ECMO
(Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)

• 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.