Director, Patient Care RN - Cardiology - La Jolla
About The Position
As the Director of Patient Care, Cardiology RN, you will play a pivotal role in leading and ensuring the highest quality of care across multiple specialized cardiology units. You will oversee operations for diverse, high-performing teams and collaborate closely with medical staff to continuously enhance patient outcomes. This role is essential in creating an environment where both patients and staff thrive. As Director, Patient Care - Cardiology RN, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of cardiology care within our health system, driving quality improvements, operational excellence, and staff engagement.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field.
- Minimum of seven years of applicable clinical experience, with at least three years in a leadership role.
- Proven expertise in communication, problem-solving, team development, strategic planning, and project follow-through.
- Demonstrated ability to manage assigned services effectively, considering the organization's scope and the complexity of patient care.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Active California RN license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
- Experience working in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, cardiac catheterization, cardiac rehabilitation, or related cardiovascular care settings preferred.
- Specialty certification (if applicable) is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of multiple cardiology units, including 8 Cath Labs, 3 Recovery Rooms, 6 EP Labs, Liaison for Dialysis Services, Cardiac Rehab, structural heart, MCS and heart failure services.
- Be accountable for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care across all assigned units, ensuring compliance with established standards of care and best practices in nursing.
- Lead efforts to improve key quality indicators and patient satisfaction, consistently achieving or surpassing target metrics.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement strategies that maximize productivity, optimize resource utilization, and maintain budgetary goals to meet organizational targets.
- Foster positive, productive relationships with physicians and external partners to ensure seamless, high-quality care delivery. Resolve challenges collaboratively with a focus on patient-centered outcomes.
- Serve on hospital and system-wide committees, contributing to initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, clinical quality, and patient experience.
- Mentor emerging nursing leaders, nurturing their growth and development to provide outstanding, safe patient care while meeting leadership expectations and department goals.
- Create and maintain a nursing environment that reflects the highest standards of care and fosters a culture centered on patient safety.
- Oversee bed placement, patient transfer, and discharge processes, ensuring timely and effective care transitions using technology.
- Ensure patients experience safe transitions through every level of care by coordinating with nursing teams to ensure thorough planning and seamless hand-offs.
Benefits
- Eligible for the Management Incentive Compensation Plan (MICP) at the Director level
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
