Director of Cardiovascular Services
Tyler, TX
100-140K + Signing Bonus + Paid Relocation
Role Overview: Strategic Leadership for High-Acuity Cardiac Programs
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.
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Industry: Healthcare / Health Services
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Location: Tyler, Texas, United States (On-site)
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Shift: Day Shift, Full-Time
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Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available.
Strategic Accountabilities & Operational Management
I. Program Leadership & Service Line Growth
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Financial Stewardship: Collaborate with executive finance to manage operational budgets, ensuring efficient resource utilization and alignment with facility financial goals.
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Leadership Development: Provide decisive leadership, mentorship, and professional development for unit managers and staff, fostering a highly engaged, accountable, and clinically excellent nursing team.
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Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all units operate in strict compliance with state, federal, and organizational nursing standards and policies.
Requirements
Qualifications & Non-Negotiable Requirements
Required Job Requirements
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Education: Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing is required.
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Advanced Degree: Master’s Degree in Nursing or currently enrolled and committed to completion within 2 years.
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Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing.
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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).
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Clinical Acuity (Essential): Direct, demonstrated clinical or leadership experience with high-acuity cardiac devices and programs:
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LVAD/VAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device / Ventricular Assist Device)
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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.
