Director, Heart & Vascular Institute

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

11h•$63 - $108•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides leadership to the Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI) Procedure Center and outpatient services, including cardiac catheterization, vascular surgery, vascular interventional radiology, electrophysiology lab, neurovascular lab, patient prep/recovery area, and all outpatient offerings. The Director leads patient-centered, high-quality care and oversees day-to-day operations in alignment with Carle mission and values. Partnering with physician and APP leaders, the Director fosters a mindset of continuous improvement and grows the team's ability to meet patient needs.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Master's Degree - Nursing or Related; within 5 years
Cardiac Cath and Vascular Lab Leadership (Preferred)
Ambulatory and/or Procedural
Plans and implements programs, organizes functions of a unit, maintains efficient operations.
Self-motivated and responsible for patient care in assigned area.
Manages fiscal data.
Communicates (verbal and written) effectively with all members of interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Assist with inventory management, product utilization analysis and control, contract management and management of vendor communication and process.
Remains abreast of industry trends and identifies new opportunities for continued service line evolvement.
Assumes responsibility for personnel related duties that include interviewing, disciplinary actions, payroll reporting, scheduling paid leave, and enforcing required rules and regulations.
Monitors employee performance ensures timely communications for the purpose of goal setting, performance evaluations, wages increases and continued personnel actions.
Develops budget recommendations and monitors budget activities
Ensures smooth operation of all departmental functions according to approved policies and in accordance with all state and federal law, standards of professional practice, and applicable accreditation standards.
Functions as a role model in nursing, demonstrating competency in clinical judgment, select technical skills, and appropriate knowledge base.
Ensures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development of personnel.
Provides clinical direction to staff and evaluates the level of care provided by the unit nursing staff.
Maintains an environment of professionalism. Manages operations of department ensures standards of quality and service are provided in accordance with organizational goals and priorities.
Plans and participates in clinical and leadership development, maintains accurate records, and evaluates effectiveness of activities. Utilizes leadership and management skills to assist staff in providing age-specific patient care. Utilizes succession or operation planning by development of the Partnership Council for operations management. Empowers staff to participate in decision making.
Responsible for identifying new and/or maintaining equipment/procedures appropriate to provide high level procedural diagnostic services for all labs and recovery areas.
Be responsible for and coordinate all cardiovascular database activities for the department and provide monthly reports to the administrative dyad.
Responsible for managing the service line leaders on a daily basis, conduct weekly meetings with these leaders and provide timely feedback regarding any issues that may arise.
Develops business plan and operational plans ensure efficiency of operation, fiscal control and lead technology advancement in the region.
Develops effective relationships with physicians and administration to market a plan to promote growth of product lines.
Provides performance reviews for staff and identifies opportunities for feedback, growth and development. Develops, reviews, and revises department policies and procedures.
Revises policies and procedures following instructions provided.
Updates internal web pages as requested.
Provides monthly operating review of key objectives, strategies, staffing and budget variances, clinic and procedure volumes for accountable departments.
Assumes responsibility for quality, development, and operational leadership of assigned product lines.
Responsible for identifying new and/or maintaining equipment/procedures appropriate to provide high level procedural diagnostic services for all labs and recovery areas.