Director of Cardiovascular Services

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.

• 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.