RN Director - Cardiovascular Ambulatory Operations, ...

Overview Primary Purpose This position is responsible for clinical operations across 18 cardiovascular outpatient practices in the Greater Charlotte Market. Oversees clinical teammates in the ambulatory practices under the direction of 3 nurse managers and in close collaboration with administrative and physician leaders. Manages the operational functions for a specified line of service at one or multiple facilities. Oversees new project and program development, fiscal and budgetary management, capital equipment requirements, planning, physician relations, quality assurance, process improvement, recruitment and retention, and interdepartmental relations to ensure quality, cost effective healthcare services are provided. Provides leadership, guidance, and direction in achieving outcomes consistent with organizational goals and objectives. Supervises staff. Major Responsibilities Ensures adequate operational functioning and oversees regulatory, risk management, and information systems activities. Ensures that operations and employees are in compliance with regulatory standards, and develops systems to continuously monitor the quality, safety, and appropriateness of care and services provided. Assesses, plans, and implements changes as required to achieve optimal outcomes and facilitates staff participation in quality improvement, committee, and governance activities. Allocates resources to meet lab needs. Assumes responsibility for recruitment and retention, interview and selection, development, evaluation, and supervision of qualified clinical, technical and leadership staff. Analyzes requirements for capital equipment and assists in the preparation of justifications and recommendations. Coordinates with clinical engineering for equipment preventive maintenance and recommends repair or replacement of equipment. Reviews financial and other monthly reports to assure efficiency in all operational levels providing summaries to senior management on a regular basis. Supports and monitors applicable research projects. Participates in strategic planning as requested within the division and at the facility and system level Minimum Job Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Certification / License: RN license required. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required within 6 months of hire; ACLS required within 6 months of hire. Work Experience: 5 years Invasive Cardiology, Cardiology, or cardiology specialist nursing experience required. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Intermittent to rapid pace with high pressure situations, requiring periods of prolonged concentration, and critical thinking. Frequent travel to multiple locations may be required. Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 50 pounds in handling medical equipment and supplies. Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English is essential Intact sense of sight, hearing, touch, manual dexterity and good eye hand coordination. Potential exposure to radiation. Confined work area. Preferred Job Requirements Education: Master's degree preferred. Completion of an accredited program of Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary technology, Nursing, or related field preferred Certification / License: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), International Board Of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) or related cardiology certification preferred. If certified, maintains appropriate certification status with verification of Continuing Education credits as required. DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Created: 2024-11-02