Dir. Cardiovascular Srvcs.

Job Summary

The Cardiac Services Director plans, coordinates, monitors, promotes, and evaluates all components of Cath Lab Pre - Post Recovery Unit and Diagnostic Cardiac Services Department ensuring patient safety and quality care. Plans, supervises, and evaluates patient care and nursing personnel of the Pre - Post Recovery Unit. Coordinates duties for all shifts to accomplish continuity of safe quality patient care. Responsible for managing department operational and capital budgets, approvals, and ongoing maintenance of the department(s), ensuring operation in a cost-effective manner. Proactively identifies and plans for capital needs related to current equipment and future department projects. Ensures staffing plans and schedules meet department needs that reflect understanding of the importance of cost-effectiveness. Collaborates and plans initiatives with the Cardiology Medical Director, Neurology Medical Director, Electrophysiology Medical Director and Interventional Radiologist. Assures compliance with standards, policies and requirements of governmental and regulatory agencies.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Work Experience:

Five years of progressive Nursing Healthcare Supervisory/Management experience with a strong background in Cath Lab, cardiovascular or critical care. Contract development/negotiation, Physician contracting and business plan development experience preferred.\

License/Registration/Certification

Completion of the following requirements:

Current TX/Compact

RN License

CPR

Obtained within 6 months of being in the position

ACLS

PALS

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X

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Attainment of the Nurse Executive Leadership certificate or an approved nursing certificate in a specialty area is highly preferred:

National Nursing Certification

Credentialing Agency

Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Cardiac-Vascular Nursing (RN-BC)

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)

Nursing Executive Leadership certification is preferred within two years of being in the position.

Education and Training

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required. Master's degree in Nursing Business, Healthcare Administrative, or related field preferred.

Skills:

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills

Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.

Extensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency requirements that impact department; stays abreast of industry changes.

Demonstrates highly effective communication skills-strong written communications and platform presentation abilities.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace.

Capable of leading teams/facilitating groups, building consensus and garnering highest confidence in professionalism and work product by senior leadership.

Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities; highly responsive and solution/action oriented.

Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.

Maintains a positive and supportive attitude and demeanor.

Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information.