Senior Director of Cardiovascular Services

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

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About The Position

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Senior Director of Cardiovascular Services joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. A Senior Director of Cardiovascular Services provides strategic and operational leadership for all cardiovascular services across both inpatient (IP) and outpatient (OP) settings. This role is responsible for the oversight of CV specific quality measurements, as well as the development, coordination, and evaluation of the operational of cardiovascular programs, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission, goals, and regulatory standards. The Senior Director works closely with executive leadership, physicians, nursing, clinics, and ancillary departments to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while driving efficiency, innovation, and growth across the continuum of cardiovascular services. Key responsibilities include:

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ healthcare experience with 5+ years’ experience in service line operations and development relative to cardiovascular services.
• Demonstrated success in both inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular service management.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, financial oversight, and team leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Special interest in candidates with experience operating in multistate national healthcare systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for cardiovascular services, integrating IP and OP settings.
• Partner with senior leaders, Medical Group Services, and other key stakeholders to identify and enable service line growth strategies, including new procedures, technologies, and market expansion opportunities.
• Collaborate with physician leaders and hospital executives to ensure alignment of clinical and business strategies.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of cardiovascular departments including cath labs and cath care unit, cath care pre op and recovery, cardiac surgery, cardiac rehab, Coumadin Clinic, and outpatient cardiovascular clinics.
• Ensure smooth coordination across the continuum of care, from initial consultation to follow-up and rehabilitation.
• Programmatic oversight of cardiovascular surgery, with operational oversight maintained by Director of Surgical Services.
• Programmatic oversight of inpatient cardiovascular units, with operational oversight maintained by inpatient nurse managers and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• Collaborate with clinical leaders, physician leaders and quality leaders to maintain evidence-based practices and achieve superior patient outcomes.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for clinical quality, patient outcomes, throughput, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, ACC).
• Develop business cases and manage budgets, including capital planning and resource allocation.
• Monitor financial performance, implement cost-saving measures, and enhance revenue cycle processes.
• Provide direct leadership to directors, managers, and staff across all cardiovascular service areas.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary team communication and engagement.
• Build and sustain effective working relationships with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with facility and clinic leadership to facilitate physician alignment strategies, recruitment, and performance improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees