Director Cardiac Cath Lab
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Cardiac Cath Lab Director provides leadership and overall responsibility for the functions of assigned clinical patient care/procedural units to include Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiac Cath, Electrophysiology Labs, and Pre/Post. Directs 24/7 operations with full accountability. Ensures proper inventory supplies, scheduling of personnel maintaining high standards of quality, customer service, staff development, and is an effective physician liaison.
Work with CV administration team
Establishes vision and strategic plan for Cardiovascular Surgery, the Cath lab and Outpatient Cath lab. Develops and manages plan to expand service offerings in Cardiovascular Surgery and the Cath/EP lab as appropriate. Develops strong relationships with physicians and works collaboratively with them to develop existing service offerings, implement new programs and evaluate/improve quality outcomes.
Manage Day-to-Day Efficiency
- Hires, orients, continuously develops, and evaluates staff
- Leverages coordinators in each functional area providing them with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
- Hold coordinators accountable for managing the day-to-day functions in their respective areas
- Assumes responsibility for developing departmental performance improvement plans and opportunities to impact quality outcomes including but not limited to on time starts, room turn around times, CathPCI registry, ICD registry, core measures, and ongoing audits
- Affirms compliance with regulatory standards to ensure highest level of care
- Identifies areas of opportunity (in delivery of patient care, staffing and strategy) and works toward solutions
- Reviews and develops monthly reports and provides update on department progress to senior leadership
- Works closely with the Emergency Room and with EMS to assure optimal continuity of care from pre-hospital to hospital for cardiac patients
Education & Experience
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing – Bachelors Degree – Required
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Virginia as a Registered Nurse – Required
- 5 Years Current Nursing Experience – Required
- 2 Years of management experience – Required
- Cardiac Experience – Preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
About the Role
The Cardiac Cath Lab Director provides leadership and overall responsibility for the functions of assigned clinical patient care/procedural units to include Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiac Cath, Electrophysiology Labs, and Pre/Post. Directs 24/7 operations with full accountability. Ensures proper inventory supplies, scheduling of personnel maintaining high standards of quality, customer service, staff development, and is an effective physician liaison.
Responsibilities
- Develops and manages plan to expand service offerings in Cardiovascular Surgery and the Cath/EP lab as appropriate
- Develops strong relationships with physicians and works collaboratively with them to develop existing service offerings, implement new programs and evaluate/improve quality outcomes
- Manages day-to-day efficiency of departments including productivity and supply management
- Manages construction projects in department as required including development of business case(s)
- Works collaboratively with the director of non-invasive cardiac diagnostics to develop joint growth strategy for the cardiovascular service line
- Works collaboratively with the surgical services director on projects related to the cardiac surgery program development
- Assumes fiscal responsibility for personnel, supplies, and equipment for all departments
- Affirms smooth 24-hour delivery of quality patient care
- Hires, orients, continuously develops, and evaluates staff
- Leverages coordinators in each functional area providing them with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
- Hold coordinators accountable for managing the day-to-day functions in their respective areas
- Assumes responsibility for developing departmental performance improvement plans and opportunities to impact quality outcomes including but not limited to on time starts, room turn around times, CathPCI registry, ICD registry, core measures, and ongoing audits
- Affirms compliance with regulatory standards to ensure highest level of care
- Identifies areas of opportunity (in delivery of patient care, staffing and strategy) and works toward solutions
- Reviews and develops monthly reports and provides update on department progress to senior leadership
- Works closely with the Emergency Room and with EMS to assure optimal continuity of care from pre-hospital to hospital for cardiac patients
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing – Bachelors Degree – Required
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Virginia as a Registered Nurse – Required
- 5 Years Current Nursing Experience – Required
- 2 Years of management experience – Required
- Cardiac Experience – Preferred
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing – Bachelors Degree – Required
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Virginia as a Registered Nurse – Required
- 5 Years Current Nursing Experience – Required
- 2 Years of management experience – Required
- Cardiac Experience – Preferred
Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Quality Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Physician Liaison
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Pay
$110552.00 - $176883.20 / year
Schedule
N/A