Director Cardiovascular Services

Job Summary 

The Director, Cardiovascular Services is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Cardiovascular Laboratory, EKG, Echocardiography, and related departments. This role oversees the daily administrative, fiscal, and clinical operations to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to guidelines, practices, and protocols. The Director collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote efficient care delivery, patient safety, and the achievement of desired clinical outcomes. 

Essential Functions

• Directs the daily operations of cardiovascular services, ensuring high standards of clinical care, patient safety, and staff productivity.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates department policies and procedures to maintain efficient operations and regulatory compliance.
• Oversees inventory management, including ordering, storage, and utilization of supplies and equipment, to ensure readiness and efficiency.
• Prepares, monitors, and analyzes financial and operational data to align departmental performance with budgetary goals.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining the charge master, ensuring accurate billing and addressing errors promptly.
• Provides leadership for staff development through regular performance evaluations, ongoing competency assessments, and education initiatives.
• Monitors medication administration processes, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and promptly addressing adverse drug reactions.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to resolve operational challenges and improve patient care delivery.
• Leads efforts to develop and maintain compliance with clinical protocols, guidelines, and societal best practices.
• Oversees education and training programs to ensure staff competency in patient care and clinical practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Radiation Sciences required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred
• 5-7 years of cath lab RN or technician experience required
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in cardiovascular services or a related healthcare area required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular procedures, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage teams and collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency in financial management, including budgeting, data analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist required or
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required

State Specific Requirements

• Arkansas: Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Arkansas in accordance with the Arkansas Nursing Board Practice Act