System Director Cardiovascular Services

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $74.63 - $111.95, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

Responsible for the development, implementation, growth and management of the Cardiovascular Service Line, including cardiac catheterization lab, echo, stress lab and EKG. Provides direct operational oversight and management of care for staff and patients. Ensure that the service line demonstrates a high-quality, cost-effective program in order to position cardiovascular services as a leader in the region. Works closely with other nursing directors, organizational leaders and clinical services across the organization to achieve program goals. Partners with nursing educators to ensure ongoing education and competencies are achieved. Works collaboratively with the Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab to maintain the Chest Pain Accreditation and Heart Failure Accreditation (HF). Establish strong partnerships and collaborative working relationships with cardiologists and other physicians to promote evidence-based practice for the ACS and HF patients. Responsible for oversight of accreditations in Cardiac Catheterization, Chest Pain and Heart Failure. Chair respective accreditation committees and represent the hospital (s) in the community to ensure the provision of innovative community-based cardiac education and services.

Required:

• A Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in the state of Massachusetts.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification are required.
• Minimum of five years Cardiology experience, with 3–5 years involved in the direct care of the ACS patient in either the Cardiac Catheterization lab, CCU or Telemetry. 3–5 years of progressively more complex administrative responsibility in the Cardiology setting
• Demonstrated Skills required in patient care, leadership, and interpersonal relationships
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Intermediate ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and to manage projects from initiation to completion within prescribed schedules and utilization of resources.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service in a manner that is reflective of the hospital's mission, vision and values.

Preferred: 

• A Master's Degree in Management or healthcare.

Merrimack Health is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family.   For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Merrimack Health have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve.  We offer competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

In 2022, Healthgrades ranked MH in the top 5 percent of hospitals in the country, and was awarded a top spot on Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2020!