This position is incentive eligible.
Job Summary and QualificationsThe Administrative Director maintains 24-hour responsibility for the following departments and their staff members: Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac Rehab, Echo/Vascular imaging , Interventional Radiology, Day Recovery (Pre/Post) , and Neurovascular.
- You will demonstrate St. David's Healthcare I-CARE daily and hold those within the supervised dept(s) accountable to these values to promote a healthy culture and work environment.
- You will demonstrate an understanding of productivity guidelines and patient acuity in providing quality patient care. Meet productivity guidelines for each shift as closely as possible.
- You will review and approve employee payroll. Ensure that payroll sheets are accurately completed and are turned in to the Payroll Department within the specified time frame.
- You will ensure that new employees receive appropriate orientation to the unit. Unit orientation includes using equipment used in the supervised department (s), QA and QI activities, and special skills certifications.
- You will ensure that education and training of the staff is ongoing. Education and training are designed to maintain and improve the knowledge and skills associated with the care of cardiology patients and are based on the identified learning needs of the staff. In-service or other educational activities are routinely provided for staff.
- You will hold at least four unit-specific staff meetings per year. Meeting content includes discussion of QA and QI activities, identification of problems, proposed solutions, exchange of information, and relevant educational topics. Minutes are written and maintained for all meetings.
- You will serve as a liaison between the medical staff and nursing. Attempt to meet the needs of medical staff when possible. Forward requests of the medical staff on to the Chief Nursing Officer and/or the Chief Operating Officer and/or AVP of Cardiovascular Operations. Provide adequate equipment/supplies and other needs to the medical staff.
- You will maintain expert-level knowledge of key quality metrics and registries [i.e., NCDR, TVT/STS, etc.] of the supervised dept(s) participate in and be able to clearly articulate to executive leadership, current department performance, and action items being taken to improve and drive performance.
- You will work collaboratively with the Quality dept. for QA/QI data tracking and improvement opportunities.
- You will develop and manage department operational and capital budgets, approvals, and ongoing maintenance of the department(s), ensuring operation in a cost-effective manner.
- You will direct, develop, and implement strategic and operational/high-level projects to grow the business of the service line and expand the breadth of services offered by the facility to the community with secured compliance in ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations.
- You will identify and implement innovative solutions for practice or workflow changes to improve department, entity or system operations by leading unit projects and/or other department/system-directed activities. Proactively leads task forces and committees. May represent St. David's Healthcare at assigned community or professional organization meetings.
What qualifications you will need:- Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Master's Degree from an accredited University required
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Business, or Healthcare Management preferred
- 3+ years experience in a cardiovascular setting required
- 3+ years experience in management required
- Registered Nurse or Licensed Technologist with one of the following credentials. RN, RCIS, RT(R) required
St. David's Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David's Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David's Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David's Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.
The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region's largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.
St. David's Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.
