Director - Cardiovascular Services

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Cardiovascular Services provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for the cardiovascular service line, including but not limited to cardiac catheterization labs, electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, vascular services, cardiac rehabilitation, and outpatient cardiovascular care. This role serves as the primary operational partner to cardiovascular physician leadership and is accountable for service line growth, quality outcomes, financial performance, and patient experience. The Director ensures alignment with organizational strategy while advancing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective cardiovascular care across the continuum.

Requirements

If RN: Current or eligible licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Alabama.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required
7+ years of progressive healthcare experience, with at least 3 years in leadership/management roles within cardiovascular services, cardiac care, or a closely related specialty
Demonstrated experience managing complex clinical operations, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams
Strong knowledge of cardiovascular clinical programs, regulatory requirements, and industry benchmarks

Nice To Haves

Advanced cardiovascular certifications (e.g., CCRN, CVRN, RCIS) preferred
Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration (MBA), Nursing, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Develops and executes a comprehensive cardiovascular service line strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Identifies opportunities for program growth, new services (e.g., structural heart, advanced heart failure, vascular interventions), and market expansion.
Partners with physician leadership on recruitment, alignment, and program development initiatives.
Leads outreach and network development to strengthen referral relationships and regional presence.
Oversees day-to-day operations across all cardiovascular service areas to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care delivery.
Standardizes workflows and care models across cardiovascular settings.
Implements Clinical Process Reliability (CPR) initiatives to improve throughput, reduce variation, and enhance outcomes.
Ensures appropriate staffing models, productivity standards, and resource utilization.
Accountable for clinical quality metrics, regulatory compliance, and accreditation standards (e.g., Chest Pain Center, Heart Failure, Cath Lab Accreditation).
Utilizes national benchmarks (e.g., registries such as NCDR, STS) to drive performance improvement.
Partners with quality and safety teams to reduce complications, readmissions, and length of stay.
Develops and manages operating and capital budgets for the cardiovascular service line.
Drives financial performance through volume growth, cost management, and optimization of reimbursement.
Evaluates business cases for new technology, equipment, and program investments.
Serves as a key liaison between administration and cardiovascular physicians.
Builds strong partnerships with cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and other stakeholders.
Promotes a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance across multidisciplinary teams.
Leads evaluation and implementation of advanced cardiovascular technologies, equipment, and digital health solutions.
Ensures integration of clinical systems, imaging platforms, and data analytics to support care delivery and outcomes.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and accrediting body requirements.
Maintains readiness for surveys and certifications related to cardiovascular services.