Associate Director, Advanced Heart Disease & Lung Transplant - 8 Hour Days

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking an Associate Director for the Advanced Heart Disease and Lung Transplant programs. This role is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious leader to join a world-class team dedicated to outstanding patient care and groundbreaking research. The Associate Director will demonstrate outstanding leadership, educational, management, and interpersonal skills, coupled with a dedication to service excellence and pride in integrity! Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a distinguished academic medical center, celebrated for its clinical excellence and groundbreaking treatment of rare and complex cases. Our transplant teams boast national and international distinction, performing 677 solid organ transplants in 2025 alone! Job Summary Reporting to the Executive Director, the Associate Director manages the daily planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of operations, research, and clinical practice within the Advanced Heart Disease and Lung Transplant programs. The Associate Director acts as a leader and skilled professional, taking responsibility and accountability for applying the nursing process and delivering patient care. Collaborating with CTC leadership, the Associate Director supports efficient and continuous improvement in clinical and service quality. They coordinate with the Quality team to ensure all state and federal laws, accreditation, regulatory agency standards, and licensure requirements are met.

Requirements

California RN license required.
Bachelors of Science or Administration required, or equivalent experience; MSN degree strongly preferred.
Current BLS certification required.
Certification in the field of specialty is required.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a management role is required.
A minimum of five (5) years working in an acute care environment is preferred.
Extensive transplant experience
Proven ability to lead and manage people, including selecting, developing, motivating, and retaining staff to meet unit objectives.
Fiscal management skills to prepare, monitor, and control budgets, reduce expenses, and generate increased revenues.
Ability to promote effective collaboration and teamwork among individuals of multiple fields and across organizational boundaries.
Knowledge of regulatory, reimbursement, legal, and policy issues related to effective unit management.
Proficiency in the principles of CQI and ability to apply these principles, including PDSA, to improve unit work.
Proficient in the use of healthcare technology within the specialty area.
Demonstrates dedication to customer service and the ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and healthcare colleagues.
Full command (verbal and written) of the English language.
Demonstrated success working independently, forging relationships, and managing multiple tasks with minimal direction.
Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information for decision support.

Responsibilities

Coordinate programmatic lead staff to maintain excellence in clinical care for transplant patients.
Craft CTC communications and reports.
Serve as a role model for staff dedication by promoting employee engagement.
Encourage the maximum growth and development of each employee.
Anticipate staffing needs and collaborate with other departments in cross-functional process improvement.
Maintain constructive collegial relations with service line, division, and clinical/support medical staff.
Ensure patient safety in the Advanced Heart & Lung Tx clinical setting and engage in patient experience programs.
Work directly with Programmatic Managers, Assistant Managers, and Leads (i.e., Heart/Lung Lead Transplant Coordinators, CMY/Lung Lead NPs) to maintain guidelines for patient care and management throughout the transplant and disease management division.
Direct daily functions of the Advanced Heart Disease & Lung Transplant programs.
Coordinate all administrative processes applicable to assigned unit(s).
Act as a point of contact between medical staff and other personnel.
Direct and supervise the annual performance of staff.
Collaborate with the Associate Director of CTC Finance for budget preparation, labor and supply cost management, revenue improvement, and cost-saving initiatives.
Perform HR-related functions.
Support research, take part in planning for both long and short term goals, and ensure patient advocacy.
Monitor staff performance within their roles and responsibilities, ensuring accountability at multiple levels including facility and department.
Possess knowledge of clinical and technical skills required by the Nurse Practice Act, Title 22, Joint Commission, The Plan for Provision of Nursing Care, and related regulations.
Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals, support quality improvements, and clinical care delivery management.
Oversee staffing, scheduling, and staff retention while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Participate in Unit Practice Council and TCAB.
Maintain competencies in caring for special populations and patients from diverse cultures.
Identify safety concerns and apply measures to maintain a safe environment.
Guide staff in fulfilling customer needs, consistent with the Medical Center's philosophy, mission, vision, strategic plan, The Plan for Provision of Patient Care, The Performance Improvement Plan, and Professional Organization Standards.