Director, Cardiac Services Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

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Job Summary:

The Director of Cardiovascular Services functions under the direction of the Executive Director. The Director of Cardiovascular Services oversees the strategic, operational, and quality aspects and has accountability for the direct reports of the cardiovascular operations at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. This includes cardiac cath, electrophysiology, cardiac admin recovery unit, CV OR, Perfusion, non invasive testing (Echo, stress, EKG, Nuclear), perfusion services and cardiac rehabilitation. This role facilitates the integration and teamwork of all Kennestone Cardiology Departments for optimal care of patients. Works with team members, leaders and physicians to adopt and incorporate quality initiatives and understand economic and strategic considerations. Responsible for development of strategic and tactical plans to maximize the effectiveness of Cardiac Services at the facility. This includes budget planning and management (capital and operational) strategic planning, compliance, scheduling, appropriate staffing, performance improvement and clinical trials oversight. The Director identifies cost effective systems needed to support the business of the department, considering business trends, resource availability, and changes in customers. This leader will be a key leader within the Kennestone leadership team and in partnership with nursing to ensure efficient, high quality, and high patient experience across the entire hospital continuum of care. This position establishes effective working relationships with all constituencies including patients, physicians, team members, volunteers, and vendors. A strong clinical understanding of the cardiovascular disease process and all aspects of hospital based cardiovascular procedures and testing is necessary. The ability to design and align resources to support the CVSL initiatives, program development, developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external referral sources are keys to success. The position will also work closely with departments across the system to identify opportunities to improve cardiovascular inpatient and procedural care, standardize operations, financial and quality value.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing or Radiologic Technology is required. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Basic Life Support or BLS –

Instructor Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 7 years healthcare experience as an

RN, ARDMS, ARRT

is required. Minimum 3 years healthcare operational leadership is required. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION

Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES

We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.