Director-Cardiology

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Position Summary

Directs, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates operational activities within the procedural and pre/post care cardiology units to provide quality patient care.  Assures services are compliant with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other clinical discipline is required.

Master’s degree business or other healthcare related discipline is preferred.

2 years critical care, emergency room or charge nurse experience or 2 years Echocardiography, Radiologic Technology, Vascular Ultrasound, Respiratory Therapy, or other clinical related experience is required.  

3 years of demonstrated leadership experience is required.

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois or Wisconsin is required. Wisconsin:  RNs may practice with a valid multi-state RN license as outlined in the Nurse Licensure Compact rules.

May also consider registration in a cardiology clinical related discipline such as Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS); Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS); Registered Cardiac Interventional Specialist (RCIS); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); Registered Technologist of Radiography (RTR); Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or other cardiology registration

Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.

Effectively create and continually strengthen relationships with physicians, clinical and non-clinical providers.

Able to effectively execute organizational strategies, measure progress and commit to continually seeking opportunities for process improvement.

Effectively coach colleagues to ensure high performance and/or prepare for success in potential advancement opportunities.

Ability to maintain leadership effectiveness while focusing on maximizing operational goals and strategy success.

Develops, implements, revises policies, procedures and practices that guide and support the provisions of services, recommending enough qualified and competent staff to provide patient care and treatment.

Provides effective management and evaluation of staff/activities of the department to assure efficient and productive

Assesses and improves the performance of care and services provided, maintains quality control programs as appropriate.

Promotes an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to patient care.

Establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with physicians and allied health staff to insure efficient and optimum coordination of service.

Ensure regulatory compliance with existing standard related to care of the patient, documentation, and accurate charge detail, including state, federal and regulatory standards.

Keeps abreast of new procedures, equipment and technologies in the field of service in order to maintain professional expertise and to plan for necessary growth in the area of service.

Develops and implements measures to monitor and evaluate productivity for optimum resource utilization. ibservation

Assists in establishing or revising codes and charges for procedures.

Holds meetings as appropriate to share information. Communicates policies and procedures as appropriate. Maintains consistent effective communication through daily interaction/observation of work performance.

Leads a team of colleagues in human resource initiatives including but not limited to; performance management; education and development; selection and retention; workforce planning; coaching and counseling; and supporting activities that promote colleague engagement and satisfaction. 

Leads or supports the financial resource functions including but not limited to; managing expenses; preparing, monitoring and executing within limits of the budget; monitors productivity standards; manages the purchasing process and all decisions related to the finances for the area of responsibility. 

Leads or supports change and process improvement initiatives including but not limited to; strives for standard, efficient and value-added processes; communicates a clear vision; influences and motivates others; and develops strong relationships with key stakeholders. 

The purpose of this job description is to provide a summary of the major responsibilities performed by colleagues in this position. Colleagues may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.  Variances in job duties performed may exist between facilities, and colleagues may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements Category:

Leadership

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting

X

20 lbs.

Carrying

X

20 lbs.

Pushing

X

20 lbs.

Pulling

X

20 lbs.

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Use of Hands/Dexterity

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Other

X