Vice President, Cardiovascular Services RN

Lead the Future of Cardiovascular Care

At University Health , we are advancing the future of healthcare across South Texas. As we expand our footprint with new hospitals and growing specialty services, we are seeking a visionary Vice President of Cardiovascular Services to lead one of our most critical and high-impact service lines.

This is a rare opportunity to shape cardiovascular care delivery across a nationally recognized, mission-driven academic health system—serving a diverse and rapidly growing community in San Antonio .

Position Summary

The Vice President of Cardiovascular Services provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the heart and vascular service line across the full continuum of care.

This includes:

• Cardiac Surgery
• Interventional & Diagnostic Cardiology
• Electrophysiology
• Vascular Services
• Non-Invasive Cardiology
• Outpatient & Ambulatory Services

This executive leader is accountable for:

• Driving strategic growth and market expansion
• Aligning cardiovascular services with organizational priorities
• Leading service line innovation and transformation
• Ensuring financial performance and operational excellence
• Advancing quality outcomes, patient safety, and patient experience

The VP partners closely with hospital executives, physician leadership, and community stakeholders to position University Health as the premier destination for cardiovascular care in the region.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive cardiovascular service line strategy
• Lead program development and service expansion across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Drive clinical excellence and performance improvement initiatives
• Oversee financial performance , including budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis
• Collaborate with physicians to strengthen alignment and program growth
• Implement data-driven decision-making using market and operational analytics
• Develop and execute marketing and outreach strategies to grow patient volume
• Monitor local and national cardiovascular trends to ensure competitive positioning

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (required)
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field (strongly preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in cardiovascular services or hospital administration
• Demonstrated success in operational, financial, and strategic leadership

Licensure

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification

Why University Health?

• Lead a high-growth cardiovascular service line in a major metro market
• Be part of a mission-driven, community-focused health system
• Influence care across multiple hospitals and future expansions
• Work alongside top-tier physicians and executive leadership

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Ongoing executive leadership development opportunities

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