Job Summary

The Administrative Director of Cardiovascular Services administers, directs, plans, coordinates, monitors, promotes and evaluates all components of the cardiovascular service line. Cardiovascular Services includes the Cath Lab, Electrophysiology, Cardiac Services, EKG, Stress Echo, Cath Lab PreOp and Recovery to include initiatives related to development and maintenance. Collaborates with the appropriate Department Directors, Medical Directors, Clinical Chiefs, Medical Staff, and Senior Leadership in the hospital’s short and long term strategic planning efforts. Responsible for patient care management, resource management, and fiscal management. Ensures compliance with standards, policies and requirements of governmental and regulatory agencies.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Work Experience:

Seven years of progressive management experience with a strong background in related Cardiovascular Services. Contract development/negotiation preferred. Physician contracting and business plan development experience preferred.

License/Registration/Certification:

Current license from Texas State Board of Nursing Examiners required.

Current CPR Training program.

Education and Training:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.

Master's degree in Nursing, Business, or Healthcare Administration or related field required.

Skills:

1. Proven understanding and application of strategies of nursing management.
2. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Proven ability to promote teamwork, cooperation, and commitment to mutual goals.
4. Proven ability to negotiate and mediate, bringing together diverse perspectives with beneficial outcomes.
5. Advanced knowledge of factors affecting the delivery of patient care services and ability to lead the development and implementation of organizational changes to address strategic initiatives and opportunities to improve patient care and nursing practice.
6. Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities.
7. Proven leadership ability, with demonstrated success in engendering trust, confidence, and commitment of medical staff.
8. Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out projects or change initiatives of significant magnitude.
9. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
10. Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).