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Director of Cardiovascular Services
Career Development Partners
Location : Chandler, TX, 75758
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Director of Cardiovascular Services
Join the leadership team at a major acute care hospital as the
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Director of Cardiovascular ServicesTyler, TX100-140K + Signing Bonus + Paid RelocationRole Overview: Strategic Leadership for High-Acuity Cardiac Programs
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.
Freqently Asked Questions
In Tyler, TX, a Director of Cardiovascular Services often needs a BSN and progress toward a master's degree, combined with hands-on leadership in high-acuity cardiac programs like VAD and ECMO. Local healthcare systems prioritize these advanced clinical and administrative capabilities to meet regional patient care standards.
Tyler’s cardiovascular leadership demands overseeing complex device programs and fostering physician collaboration in a region with growing cardiac patient volumes. Compared to metro areas, the role involves closer community integration and strategic expansion to address unique rural healthcare delivery challenges.
Holding this director role typically opens pathways to executive healthcare leadership, such as VP of Clinical Services or Chief Nursing Officer. The role’s strategic impact on cardiac program growth and quality improvement positions candidates for broader administrative responsibilities in large acute care systems.
Career Development Partners emphasizes strategic mentorship and administrative autonomy for its Directors, enabling them to spearhead innovative cardiac programs. This supportive environment fosters collaboration with physicians and finance teams, enhancing operational success and clinical excellence.
The role directly drives program expansion, particularly for VAD and ECMO services, aligning with Career Development Partners' commitment to cutting-edge cardiac care. Leaders are empowered to implement evidence-based practices and cultivate high-performing teams, reflecting the company's forward-thinking healthcare mission.
Compensation typically ranges from $100,000 to $140,000 annually, supplemented by signing bonuses and paid relocation packages. This aligns with Tyler’s market for clinical leadership roles in cardiovascular services within acute care hospitals, balancing competitive pay with growth opportunities.
Certifications like CCRN and NE-BC are highly valued locally, as they demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and nursing leadership. Hospitals in Tyler prioritize these credentials to ensure directors can lead complex cardiovascular programs with regulatory compliance and quality outcomes.
Chandler’s healthcare environment emphasizes collaborative physician partnerships and community-focused care. Directors must balance strategic innovation with hands-on mentorship, fostering teamwork and accountability in high-acuity cardiac units to meet regional patient needs effectively.
Mastering the launch and oversight of specialized cardiac programs like ECMO and VAD is essential, alongside financial stewardship and quality metric analysis. Effective communication with surgical and cardiology teams ensures standardized care protocols and continuous performance improvements.
This leadership position involves mentoring unit managers and nursing staff to enhance clinical competencies and engagement. Concurrently, the director enforces adherence to state and federal nursing standards, ensuring all cardiovascular units maintain rigorous compliance and deliver superior patient care.
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