Director of Special Programs (21905)

Cantex Continuing Care Network•Carrollton, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Special Programs provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for APCP’s Special Programs division. This full‑time leadership role oversees vascular access services, leads an established telehealth program, and manages the daily operations of multiple advanced practice and value‑based care initiatives. The Director is responsible for building, training, and leading a high‑performing team of vascular access nurses while ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational goals. This position requires strong experience in clinical operations, program management, telehealth leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
Clinical experience in vascular access services
Leadership or management experience at the director or senior‑level preferred
Proven ability to build, develop, and lead clinical teams
Strong knowledge of clinical operations, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing or leading telehealth programs
Background in special programs, advanced practice models, or value‑based care
Experience in program development, workflow optimization, or process improvement

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and management of the Special Programs department, including daily operations and long‑term program development
Oversee vascular access services, ensuring best practices, standardized protocols, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance
Recruit, hire, train, and lead a team of highly skilled vascular access nurses
Develop and implement training programs, competencies, and ongoing education for vascular access staff
Lead and support an established telehealth division, ensuring clinical quality, provider performance, and operational efficiency
Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and expand special programs aligned with organizational and clinical objectives
Monitor program performance metrics, quality indicators, and productivity benchmarks
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations and policies
Manage staffing models, workflows, and resource utilization for special programs
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and performance reporting
Serve as a clinical and operational resource to interdisciplinary teams and leadership
Support program growth, innovation, and continuous improvement across all assigned initiatives