DIRECTOR, CARDIOVASCULAR SVCS - CATH LAB - FT, DAYS

DIRECTOR, CARDIOVASCULAR SVCS - CATH LAB - FT, DAYS

Roswell Georgia

Exp 5-7

Deg Bachelors

Relo

Occasional Travel

Job Description

The Department Director is responsible for management of all departmental functions including invasive/noninvasive procedures, cardiology medical imaging and cardiac rehabilitation in support of the facility and corporate mission, vision and goals.  The Director identifies cost effective systems needed to support the business of the department, taking into account business trends, resource availability, and changes in customers.  This position establishes effective working relationships with all constituencies including: patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and vendors.  The Director identifies and remedies operational concerns while continuously searching for performance improvement in operations and standards of care.  The Director has the responsibility to work to ensure quality care and monitoring of quality metrics in collaboration with physicians, staff and related departments.  This is accomplished through continuous customer satisfaction data and employee involvement.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required. Master’s degree preferred; must obtain Master’s degree by December 2016; must obtain specialty certification within one year of employment; significant experience as staff registered nurse; experience in progressive management required. Previous supervisory/management experience is required. Recent extensive progressive management/supervisory experience required demonstrating sound knowledge and skills including responsibility for management of a cardiac patient care service; extensive experience of cath lab with intervention management/supervisory experience required. Experience in Information Technology implementation related to cardiac services is preferred. 

REQUIRED LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse.  Membership in appropriate professional organization. Current BLS and ACLS certification required.

OTHER REQUIRED SPECIAL SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE

Must have the ability to read, write, and speak the English language. Must have strong leadership skills including the ability to direct multiple clinical departments within the organization.  Must demonstrate knowledge of medical-legal and regulatory requirements.  Must have strong customer service skills.  Must have Inter- and intra-departmental coordination of patient care activities.  Must be able to delegate skills required.  Must have the ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential.  Must have computer skills.  Must have personal time management skills.  Must be able to use Adept as a change agent.  Must be able to utilizes wide range of theories in managing complex problems or problem resolution.  Must demonstrate expertise related to the following required:  Commitment to the advancement of nursing practice, interpersonal communication skills related to knowledge of group/system dynamics, commitment to staff education and development; Financial skills to include but not limited to interpretation of reports regarding department statistics, expenses, revenues; ability to prepare and educate subordinates regarding operating budget and capital budget; Demonstrated experience in electronic image management and reporting is essential.