Director of Cardiovascular Services

Director of Cardiovascular Services

Join the leadership team at a major acute care hospital as the Director of Cardiovascular Services. This is a pivotal, full-time leadership position responsible for directing the comprehensive nursing, clinical, and administrative operations across the entire Cardiovascular Service Line, including CV-ICU, Heart Failure, and Medical / Surgical units.

This role is centered on program expansion and innovation, specifically spearheading the clinical nursing readiness and operations for critical, high-acuity services, including upcoming Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) and Extracorporeal 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.

Strategic Accountabilities & Operational Management

I. Program Leadership & Service Line Growth

Drive Strategic Expansion : Lead the planning, training, and operational execution for the launch of new, complex services, including the VAD and ECMO programs, ensuring all clinical standards and competencies are established.

Physician Partnership : Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with 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.

II. Quality, Performance, and Staff Development

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.

Qualifications & Non-Negotiable Requirements

Required Job Requirements

Education : Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing is required.

Advanced Degree : Master's Degree in Nursing or currently enrolled and committed to completion within 2 years.

Licensure : Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing.

Leadership Experience : Minimum of five (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 with high-acuity cardiac devices and programs :

LVAD / VAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device / Ventricular Assist Device)

ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)

Preferred Additional Skills

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.