Director Cardiac Procedural Services

is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

Clinical Leadership & Quality

• Ensures clinical practice standards, protocols, and evidence-based guidelines are followed in both CVOR and cath lab for pediatric cardiac cases
• Oversees quality metrics tracking (surgical site infections, case delays, complication rates, mortality/morbidity review participation)
• Leads or participates in multidisciplinary case reviews (surgeons, cardiologists, perfusionists, anesthesiologists)
• Ensures compliance with regulatory/accreditation standards (Joint Commission, state health department, specialty accreditation bodies)
• Champions patient/family-centered care practices appropriate to pediatric population Staff Management & Development
• Recruits, hires, and retains specialized pediatric CVOR/cath lab staff (RNs, surgical techs, cath lab techs)
• Oversees competency validation and ongoing training specific to pediatric cardiac procedures (congenital anomalies, smaller anatomy, weight-based protocols)
• Manages staffing models, call schedules, and coverage for both units
• Conducts performance evaluations and supports professional development/certification pathways.
• Promotes an environment of accountability for meeting service line objectives and commitments.
• Prevents and manages conflict effectively by providing constructive resolution in a timely manner.

Operational & Program Management

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality and adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Assumes 24/7 accountability for the CVOR and Cath Lab service line.
• Coordinates block scheduling and case flow between CVOR and cath lab to optimize throughput.
• Incorporates patient and physician needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.
• Manages capital and operational budgets for both units, including equipment and supplies.
• Oversees procurement, maintenance, and adequate supply chain levels of specialized pediatric cardiac equipment, devices, and supplies.
• Ensures appropriate in-service training and education with staff and physicians on new equipment and supplies.
• Develops, plans, and implements service line goals and ensure alignment with Heart Center Strategy.

Program Development & Strategy

• Partners with physician leadership on service line growth, including new program development
• Supports tracking volume trends, referral patterns, and market data to inform strategic planning
• Supports data gathering and reporting for feasibility studies or new program proposals

Interdisciplinary Coordination

• Serves as liaison between CVOR/cath lab and other departments (CICU, cardiology, anesthesia, perfusion, social work)
• Collaborate with hospital administration on capacity planning
• Coordinates project management team when the heart center pursues additional service lines
• Engage with Heart Center Leadership and assume other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

BSN Required

• Minimum five years’ experience as RN
• Minimum 1-5 years’ leadership experience
• Maintains CEUs for RN licensure
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.
• Must maintain Registered Nurse Licensure
• Must maintain current CPR, ACLS, and PALS
• National certification in specialty must be attempted within four years of hire