Executive Director, Cardiovascular Services

Job Description & Requirements

Executive Director, Cardiovascular Services

StartDate: ASAP

Shape cardiovascular services for a growing regional health system-White River Health is seeking an Executive Director of Cardiovascular Services!

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Permanent | Onsite

The Position

• The Executive Director of Cardiovascular Services is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of the Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac Pre/Post Unit, Non-Invasive Radiology, Cardiology Clinics, and Cardiac Rehab departments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with organizational goals.
• Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, this leader will manage a team of five direct reports and approximately 50 FTEs.
• This leader will play a critical role in service line expansion and operations, helping to implement and improve systems that support continued growth. They will be responsible for developing SOPs, standardizing processes, and building an effective leadership structure.
• Ideal candidates will have proven experience leading a Cardiovascular service line including a Cath Lab. Candidates must have prior clinical management experience and be familiar with service line operations. A strategic mindset, along with the ability to mentor, grow, and develop teams, will be critical to success.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required; Master's preferred. BSN preferred.
• Active RN license preferred.
• Certified Cardiovascular Registered Nurse (CVRN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), AACVPR certification, or a healthcare executive credential (ACHE/FACHE) preferred.
• Proven leadership experience in cardiovascular services or a related clinical service line required.

The Community

• Located along the scenic White River in north-central Arkansas, Batesville is approximately ninety miles from Little Rock and serves as a regional hub for surrounding communities.
• With a population of approximately 11,600, Batesville is the second-oldest city in Arkansas, with a rich history dating back to the early 1800s and deep roots in the region's development.
• Today, Batesville is a vibrant college town with a strong sense of civic pride, hosting festivals, cultural events, and traditions throughout the year.
• The city is known as the Christmas Capital of Arkansas™, the dirt-racing capital of the South, and is home to NASCAR legend Mark Martin.
• Residents enjoy modern amenities, including a 112,000-square-foot Community Center and Aquatics Park, along with shopping, dining, and local attractions.
• Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the area's abundant recreation opportunities, including hiking, canoeing, fishing, caving, rock climbing, and scenic photography.

The Organization

• White River Health is an independent, not-for-profit, two-hospital health system serving communities across north-central Arkansas. The system includes White River Medical Center, a 220-bed flagship acute care hospital in Batesville; Stone County Medical Center, a Critical Access Hospital in Mountain View; a satellite emergency department; and a network of more than thirty outpatient clinics.
• Established in 1976 as White River Medical Center, White River Health has grown into a regional referral center providing comprehensive medical services to a broad rural and regional population. The addition of Stone County Medical Center in 1999 expanded the system's reach and strengthened access to care for patients across multiple counties.
• Today, White River Health serves a ten-county region, including Independence, Izard, Sharp, Stone, and portions of Cleburne, Fulton, Jackson, Lawrence, Van Buren, and White counties. The system is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through a combination of acute, emergency, and outpatient services designed to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the communities it serves.
• With a strong focus on community health, access, and continuity of care, White River Health remains a trusted healthcare provider and employer in north-central Arkansas, guided by a mission-driven approach and a dedication to improving the health and well-being of the region.

Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:

Greg Horak

Executive Search Director

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Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

Cardiovascular, Cardio, Cardiac, Heart, Vascular, CV, Pulmonary, CVICU, Coronary, Cardiology