Administrative Director of Cardiovascular Services

You will direct, develop, and implement strategic and operational/high-level projects to grow the business of the service line and expand the breadth of services offered by the facility to the community with secured compliance in ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations. The Administrative Director maintains 24-hour responsibility for the following departments and their staff members: Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac Rehab, Echo/Vascular imaging, Interventional Radiology, Day Recovery (Pre/Post), and Neurovascular.

This position is incentive eligible.

Introduction

Last year alone, HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours impacting our communities. As a(an) Administrative Director of Cardiovascular Services with St. David's Medical Center, you can be a manager in an organization that is devoted to giving!

Benefits

This position is eligible for a Sign-On bonus of up to $20,000!

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Administrative Director of Cardiovascular Services. We care for our communities and employees! HCA Hope Fund in fourteen years reached a historic milestone: $50 million in help to our colleagues in need. Last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Administrative Director maintains 24-hour responsibility for the following departments and their staff members: Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac Rehab, Echo/Vascular imaging , Interventional Radiology, Day Recovery (Pre/Post) , and Neurovascular. 

• You will demonstrate St. David’s Healthcare I-CARE daily and hold those within the supervised dept(s) accountable to these values to promote a healthy culture and work environment. 
• You will demonstrate an understanding of productivity guidelines and patient acuity in providing quality patient care. Meet productivity guidelines for each shift as closely as possible. 
• You will review and approve employee payroll. Ensure that payroll sheets are accurately completed and are turned in to the Payroll Department within the specified time frame. 
• You will ensure that new employees receive appropriate orientation to the unit. Unit orientation includes using equipment used in the supervised department (s), QA and QI activities, and special skills certifications. 
• You will ensure that education and training of the staff is ongoing. Education and training are designed to maintain and improve the knowledge and skills associated with the care of cardiology patients and are based on the identified learning needs of the staff. In-service or other educational activities are routinely provided for staff. 
• You will hold at least four unit-specific staff meetings per year. Meeting content includes discussion of QA and QI activities, identification of problems, proposed solutions, exchange of information, and relevant educational topics. Minutes are written and maintained for all meetings. 
• You will serve as a liaison between the medical staff and nursing. Attempt to meet the needs of medical staff when possible. Forward requests of the medical staff on to the Chief Nursing Officer and/or the Chief Operating Officer and/or AVP of Cardiovascular Operations. Provide adequate equipment/supplies and other needs to the medical staff. 
• You will maintain expert-level knowledge of key quality metrics and registries [i.e., NCDR, TVT/STS, etc.] of the supervised dept(s) participate in and be able to clearly articulate to executive leadership, current department performance, and action items being taken to improve and drive performance. 
• You will work collaboratively with the Quality dept. for QA/QI data tracking and improvement opportunities. 
• You will develop and manage department operational and capital budgets, approvals, and ongoing maintenance of the department(s), ensuring operation in a cost-effective manner. 
• You will direct, develop, and implement strategic and operational/high-level projects to grow the business of the service line and expand the breadth of services offered by the facility to the community with secured compliance in ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations.
• You will identify and implement innovative solutions for practice or workflow changes to improve department, entity or system operations by leading unit projects and/or other department/system-directed activities. Proactively leads task forces and committees. May represent St. David’s Healthcare at assigned community or professional organization meetings. 

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Master’s Degree from an accredited University required 
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Business, or Healthcare Management preferred 
• 3+ years experience in a cardiovascular setting required 
• 3+ years experience in management required 
• Registered Nurse or Licensed Technologist with one of the following credentials. RN, RCIS, RT(R) required 

St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Become a manager with an organization that invests in your career while giving to the community. We are seeking distinguished applicants for our Administrative Director of Cardiovascular Services opening. Help HCA Healthcare create healthier tomorrows for patients and communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.