Nursing Director of Cardiovascular Services

This position is incentive eligible.

Introduction

Managers thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Director of Cardiovascular Services for our HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital team where excellence creates excellence.

Benefits

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, 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.

HCA Healthcare has expanded our influence across the healthcare industry by investing $3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Do you want to be an influencer in healthcare? Apply for our Director of Cardiovascular Services role today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Director of Cardiovascular Services provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for a comprehensive cardiovascular program that includes four procedural labs delivering TAVR, electrophysiology (EP), interventional cardiology, and diagnostic cardiology services . The Director is accountable for clinical quality, patient safety, operational efficiency, physician engagement, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and program growth across the cardiovascular continuum of care.


This role partners closely with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, hospital leadership, and ancillary departments to ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Scope of Services


The Director oversees all cardiovascular procedural and diagnostic services, including but not limited to:

• Cardiac Catheterization Labs (Interventional & Diagnostic)
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Program
• Electrophysiology (EP) Lab (ablations, device implants, mapping)
• Structural Heart Procedures
• Pacemaker/ICD implant services
• Cardiology recovery and pre-/post-procedure care
• Cardiovascular imaging and diagnostics (as applicable)

Key Responsibilities


Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Provide leadership for four cardiovascular labs , ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term strategic plans to support growth in TAVR, EP, and interventional cardiology services.
• Evaluate and improve patient throughput, room utilization, staffing models, and scheduling efficiency.
• Lead service line expansion initiatives, new technology adoption, and program development.

Clinical Quality & Patient Safety

• Ensure excellence in clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and adherence to evidence-based practices.
• Oversee compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, ACC, and other regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Partner with quality and physician leadership to monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including outcomes, complications, and infection prevention.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Physician & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiac surgeons, and anesthesia teams.
• Serve as an operational liaison between physicians and hospital leadership.
• Support physician engagement, onboarding, and procedural optimization.

Financial & Resource Management

• Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Analyze financial performance, including volume trends, case mix, supply costs, and labor productivity.
• Lead cost-containment initiatives while maintaining clinical quality and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate on capital planning for new equipment, technology, and facility upgrades.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Directly or indirectly manage nursing, technologists, and support staff across cardiovascular labs.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels, competencies, and coverage.
• Recruit, retain, and develop high-performing cardiovascular teams.
• Support professional development, certifications, and succession planning.

Regulatory, Compliance & Accreditation

• Ensure adherence to state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Lead audits, surveys, and readiness for regulatory inspections.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and documentation in alignment with best practices and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications


Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related clinical field
• Active RN license required
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in cardiovascular services, cath lab, EP lab, or interventional cardiology
• Strong operational knowledge of TAVR, EP procedures, and interventional cardiology
• Proven experience with budget management, quality improvement, and physician collaboration

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience leading a multi-lab cardiovascular program
• Knowledge of structural heart program development
• Previous experience in a high-volume cardiovascular or academic medical center
• Professional certifications (e.g., NEA-BC, CNML)

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is a 237 bed acute care hospital. We serve Charlotte County. We have emergency care, an accredited cancer program, a stroke center of excellence and a chest pain center. We have an orthopedic and spine center, wound management and hyperbaric medicine. We have inpatient, outpatient and cardiovascular surgery. We have sports and rehabilitation services and outpatient programs. HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital provides community wellness programs. We have provided healthcare in Charlotte County for 40 years. Our colleagues enjoy our culture of compassion, respect and service. Over 350 area physicians work with us. We have received the America's top 100 hospital recognition. This makes us one of the best hospitals in Charlotte County. We hope you'll consider a career at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital.


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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a(an) Director of Cardiovascular Services. Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.

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.