Job Abstract

Job Summary:

The Cardiovascular Intervention Center is a core element of the Smidt Heart Institute, performing more than 8,000 procedures a year. The department serves the populations of neonates to and including geriatrics. In this twelve-laboratory facility, we perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for coronary artery disease, heart muscle function and heart valve dysfunction.

As the Manager, of Clinical Operations for the Cardiovascular Intervention Center, you will ensure daily operations supporting the development of the clinical affairs infrastructure and programs for patient safety and quality care of the Interventional/Congenital and Structural labs, and well as the CVIC Preop and PACU. 

The Manager assumes fiscal responsibility through preparation of unit budgets, serves as liaison with medical staff and other personnel, promotes the maximum growth and development of each employee, supports research, participates in strategic planning, both long and short term, and assures patient advocacy.

The CVIC Clinical Operations Manager will Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation, professional and regulatory agency standards 
and licensure requirements. Maintains staff compliance with medical center policies, procedures and 
protocols. 
•Assumes fiscal responsibility for the unit including unit budget preparation, labor and supply cost 
management, and revenue enhancement.
• Develops business and operations plans for unit and specific programs and services within it.
• Establishes patient assessment process and treatment care plans for patient population. 
• Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
•Supervises the delivery of patient care and ensures optimal levels and continuous improvement of clinical 
and service quality within the unit for all service line customers. Maintains appropriate quality control 
programs.
•Supervises unit employees, including responsibility for determining qualifications, hiring, maintaining and 
improving competence, assigning work, coaching, training (e.g., orientation, in-service and continuing 
education), evaluating performance, compensation, discipline and terminating employment.
•Collaborates with other associate directors and clinical/support associate directors in cross-functional process 
improvement, collaborative teamwork, open communication and problem solving to ensure the effective 
coordination and integration of services within and between units.
•Manages the effective utilization of human resources and supplies within the unit, including the development 
of appropriate staffing and management of productivity. Develops staffing plans in response to patient 
volume and activity. Recommends a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care. 
Recommends space and other resources for needed services. Participates in selecting outside sources for 
needed services.
• Maintains constructive collegial relations with service line, division, and clinical/support medical staff.

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED:  Required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing:  Required
Masters in a Healthcare related field:  Preferred

Licenses:

State of CA RN License
ACLS
Specialty Certification Preferred

Experience:

At least five years of proven leadership or managerial experience in a health care setting
Cardiac Cath Lab Experience required

Physical Demands:

Those typical for Management positions.

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