Cardiovascular Operating Room Director
Texas Nursing Services•Asheville, NC
16h•$127,000 - $160,000
About The Position
The Cardiovascular Operating Room Director provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for a dedicated cardiovascular surgical services department within a high-volume acute care environment. This role holds full accountability for nursing practice, operational performance, financial outcomes, and patient safety across a specialized CVOR service line. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead a standalone cardiovascular operating unit with a focused scope on cardiac surgical excellence, evidence-based practice, and team development.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing or BSN with MBA, MHA, or related healthcare graduate degree
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Minimum of three years of progressive nursing leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience in cardiovascular or open-heart surgical services
- Proficiency with standard business and clinical software applications
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Five or more years of progressive leadership experience
- National Nursing Leadership Certification (required within one year of hire if not already obtained)
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and accountability for cardiovascular operating room operations, nursing practice, and service line performance
- Establish and execute departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy and quality objectives
- Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and resource utilization for the CVOR service line
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards
- Promote and integrate evidence-based practice, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives
- Foster a professional practice environment through relationship-centered leadership
- Utilize clinical, operational, human resource, and financial data to support informed decision-making
- Lead talent development, engagement, and succession planning within the department
Benefits
- Competitive executive-level salary
- Performance-based annual incentive program
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (case-by-case)
- Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off offerings
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
