Director, Heart & Vascular Institute

About the role

This position provides leadership to the Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI) Procedure Center and outpatient services, including cardiac catheterization, vascular surgery, vascular interventional radiology, electrophysiology lab, neurovascular lab, patient prep/recovery area, and all outpatient offerings. The Director leads patient-centered, high-quality care and oversees day-to-day operations in alignment with Carle mission and values. Partnering with physician and APP leaders, the Director fosters a mindset of continuous improvement and grows the team's ability to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Education: Bachelor's Degree - Nursing and Master's Degree - Nursing or Related; within 5 years
• Work Experience: Cardiac Cath and Vascular Lab Leadership (Preferred)
• Ambulatory and/or Procedural Specialized Skills And Knowledge: Plans and implements programs, organizes functions of a unit, maintains efficient operations. Self-motivated and responsible for patient care in assigned area. Manages fiscal data. Communicates (verbal and written) effectively with all members of interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory management, product utilization analysis and control, contract management and management of vendor communication and process.
• Remains abreast of industry trends and identifies new opportunities for continued service line evolution.
• Assumes responsibility for personnel related duties that include interviewing, disciplinary actions, payroll reporting, scheduling paid leave, and enforcing required rules and regulations.
• Maintains an environment of professionalism. Manages operations of department ensures standards of quality and service are provided in accordance with organizational goals and priorities.
• Develops budget recommendations and monitors budget activities.
• Provides clinical direction to staff and evaluates the level of care provided by the unit nursing staff.
• Manages operations of department ensures standards of quality and service are provided in accordance with organizational goals and priorities.
• Plays a role in the development of the Partnership Council for operations management.
• Empowers staff to participate in decision making.
• Be responsible for and coordinate all cardiovascular database activities for the department and provide monthly reports to the administrative dyad.
• Responsible for managing the service line leaders on a daily basis, conduct weekly meetings with these leaders and provide timely feedback regarding any issues that may arise.
• Develops business plan and operational plans ensure efficiency of operation, fiscal control and lead technology advancement in the region.
• Develops effective relationships with physicians and administration to market a plan to promote growth of product lines.
• Provides performance reviews for staff and identifies opportunities for feedback, growth and development.
• Develops, reviews, and revises department policies and procedures.
• Revises policies and procedures following instructions provided.
• Updates internal web pages as requested.
• Provides monthly operating review of key objectives, strategies, staffing and budget variances, clinic and procedure volumes for accountable departments.
• Identifies new and/or maintaining equipment/procedures appropriate to provide high level procedural diagnostic services for all labs and recovery areas.

Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $62.99 per hour - $108.34 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.